The programme, supported by the Microchips Engineering and Security Alliance (MESA), offers in-depth training in microchip design, manufacturing, and security. It represents a collaborative effort between universities and industrial partners from Japan, the US, and other countries, aimed at promoting cross-border knowledge exchange and technological cooperation.

In her remarks during the launch at Hiroshima University, Consul General of Vietnam in Fukuoka Vu Chi Mai praised the joint initiative as timely and valuable, which she said aligns with Vietnam’s strategic goal of training 50,000 semiconductor engineers and professionals by 2030. She affirmed the commitment of the Vietnamese Consulate General in Fukuoka and the Vietnam - Japan Experts Association to support the programme’s implementation and accessibility for Vietnamese students.

She also urged the two universities to consider offering concrete incentives such as scholarships and clear career pathways for graduates, including employment opportunities in leading semiconductor firms in the US, Japan, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

While meeting representatives from leading companies such as Micron Technology of the US, and Rorze Corporation of Japan at the event, the diplomat reaffirmed Vietnam’s strong support and incentives for semiconductor investment. She encouraged the businesses to clearly define their recruitment needs for graduates and actively contribute to the programme through financial support, technical expertise, and modern training equipment.

Dean Kahler, vice provost for Strategic Enrollment Management at University of Idaho, shared that the university is fully capable of expanding the programme to train 500 to several thousand students annually. In addition to Vietnamese engineers, the programme can accommodate American students and those from other countries, such as Indonesia.

According to the organisers, MESA plans to begin by training at least 100 students annually, with the number expected to increase based on industry demand from semiconductor companies in the US, Japan, Vietnam, and Taiwan.

The programme is expected to make a significant contribution to developing a skilled semiconductor workforce in Vietnam, while also fostering international educational and industrial cooperation in one of the world’s most strategic technological sectors.

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