What the Initiative Is: In partnership with Western Digital, this pilot addresses critical skills gaps in the advanced manufacturing sector. The initiative includes incumbent worker training, veteran outreach, and apprenticeship programs, with a focus on silicon wafer manufacturing. By collaborating with partners like Foothill-De Anza Community College and the SEMI Foundation, the project emphasizes employer-driven […]

What the Initiative Is: The Whole Person Pilot represents a groundbreaking approach to workforce development that goes beyond traditional job placement services. Recognizing that barriers like housing instability, lack of childcare, and mounting utility bills often prevent individuals from successfully engaging in job searches or training programs, this pilot focuses on stabilizing participants’ lives. By […]