SUMMER SEMI LEARNING ACADEMY: MANUFACTURING INTENSIVE PROGRAM OVERVIEW

TSMC Arizona (TSMC AZ) collaborates with national and regional partners in the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of its training programs, such as Apprenticeship and Intensive Programs. The Intensive Program creates the opportunity for students to receive related technical instruction, in classroom or online format, that is aligned to TSMC AZ standards for a role and will best prepare them for potential employment. The program has been designed with education partners to deliver a strategic Intensive Program over a set number of weeks (~11 weeks). The Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Program is designed to prepare students to enter into the Manufacturing department of the semiconductor industry with basic preparation and skills.
We are currently seeking applicants for the Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Program at Grand Canyon University, in partnership with West-MEC, for the June 2025 Summer Session. This program is an excellent opportunity for high school juniors and seniors looking for alternative careers pathways post graduation and allows the opportunity to be trained by experienced and qualified mentors, coaches and leaders. This structure ensures that you learn very specific and targeted skills in order to thrive when eventually working with a safe, skilled, and dedicated team. The opportunity to learn and grow with a global organization like TSMC can help you establish a promising future in the United States and globally. Upon completion of the program, students will receive a Certificate of Completion from Grand Canon University and the Institute of Electrical & Electronics Engineering, as well as 16 credits hours that can be used towards future education. Students who are 18 years of age or older may be potentially offered a full time contract Manufacturing Specialist role at TSMC Arizona. Students under the age of 18 may still be considered for future employment.
At TSMC AZ, brilliance can ignite a world of innovation and launch a promising future. The world’s most brilliant innovators entrust us to transform their ideas into world-changing products that impact millions of lives. If you have the same passion to pursue excellence, you will find alignment and a professional fit here. As a part of the team, you’ll be part of something special, unleashing innovations that lead to sustainable economic growth and a smarter, better world. As a Manufacturing Specialist Intensive student, you will demonstrate a high level of reliability and strong sense of enthusiasm and will possess an attitude that embodies our core values – Integrity, Commitment, Innovation and Customer Trust. If you want to challenge yourself and unleash innovation with brilliant colleagues located around the world, come join us!

MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS & ELIGIBILITY

In order to be considered an offer of a full time position from TSMC, students must meet the following minimum requirements and eligibility:
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- Satisfactory completion of the Manufacturing Specialist Intensive Program (Summer Semi Learning Academy)
- Must be at least 18 years old (a job offfer may be offered prior to 18 years of age, however onboarding/start date must be after minimum age requirement is met)
- Legally eligible to work in the United States without Visa sponsorship
- High School Diploma or G.E.D
- Updated resume

As a participant in the Manufacturing Specialist Intensive, you are attending classes over a period of ~11 weeks, Monday through Thursday, as well as participating in a week-long shadowing experience onsite at TSMC. It is expected that you will follow and adhere to the following, when applicable:
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- Work safely in accordance with applicable TSMC AZ policies and division-specific work rules.
- Comply with absenteeism and tardiness policies at work and school.
- Attend and participate in related instructional and educational programs and maintain the highest possible grades, as required.
- Be involved and show dedication to your training, both on the job and in the classroom.
- Show dedication and interest in learning the occupation.
- Show respect to the educational professionals and skilled person(s) training and supervising you.
- Comply with the provisions of the Intensive program
- When applicable, follow TSMC AZs’ written work rules and applicable policies and procedures. Intensive participants will be required to follow policies and performance expectations as specifically stated in the Intensive Program Handbook.
- Intensive participants violating policies will be subject to progressive discipline including and to termination of the relationship.
- Intensive participants not making satisfactory progress throughout the program or otherwise failing to complete the program may be removed from the program and their potential for employment terminated at any time.