Jointly cultivating semiconductor talent in Taiwan through industry-academia collaboration
To enhance the quality of semiconductor talent in Taiwan, Winbond actively supports the collaboration between industry, government, and academia to foster talent. Through various means such as technology exchange, knowledge sharing, and teaching, Winbond actively participates in the cultivation of talent in society, aiming to enhance Taiwan's industrial competitiveness.
Establishing Semiconductor Program to cultivate the next generation of talent
With a sense of responsibility for the development of Taiwan's semiconductor industry and talent cultivation, Winbond invested nearly NT$10 million each year to assist in the establishment of the Academy of Innovative Semiconductor and Sustainable Manufacturing at National Cheng Kung University. In 2022, Winbond collaborated with the Academy to launch the "Semiconductor Program," which was planned by Winbond's senior executives. The program aims to help students lead the future semiconductor industry and develop a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence. Winbond also provides scholarships, internship/visit opportunities, guaranteed job interviews, and signing bonuses as part of its high-quality programs, encouraging the new generation of talent to join the semiconductor industry. As of 2022, over a hundred students have participated in Winbond's Semiconductor Program.
Semiconductor Program Planning
Essential semiconductor expertise and skills
Semiconductor professional knowledge
Possessing data science concepts
Fundamentals of AI courses
Core competencies
Key technologies and leadership practices courses
Equipment program
Collaborative smart manufacturing project for joint research and innovation environment
From 2021 to 2022, Winbond cooperated with Professor Chia-Yen Lee of National Taiwan University on smart manufacturing project. The graduate students led by the professor and Winbond jointly conducted project development and research. The main contents included "Data Analytics Efficiency", "Quality Enhancement", "Yield Improvement", "Energy Saving Analysis" and other topics to help students connect with the industry in advance while at school.
Research and development sponsorship for industry upgrading
Winbond sponsored the "Chair Professor Research Grant" project at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University to assist the university in enhancing its academic standards. The sponsorship aimed to attract and retain outstanding domestic and international scholars, supporting professors in continuously improving their teaching and research capabilities, with a dedication to advancing academic research and fostering talent development in the field of information and communication technology. By combining resources with academia, Winbond strives to improve the environmental quality of the semiconductor industry.
