Workforce Development

A key pillar of SSIA's focus areas:

Growing & Developing our Workforce

SSIA is committed to developing a skilled, future-ready workforce for the semiconductor industry. Through targeted initiatives, we aim to elevate awareness, attract talent, nurture capabilities, and bridge the gap between academia and industry. Our dedication to enhancing skills, fostering leadership, and promoting continuous learning ensures a robust talent pipeline.

Key programs include leadership development, mentorship opportunities, and industry exposure initiatives, all supporting Singapore’s ambition to strengthen its semiconductor ecosystem and cultivate a talent pool equipped to meet evolving industry needs.

Increasing Industry Awareness

Empowering the Talent of Tomorrow

SSIA-WSG Collaboration

The collaboration between SSIA and WSG is pivotal in cultivating a robust talent pool for the Singapore semiconductor industry. This partnership aims to address the industry’s manpower needs by upskilling and reskilling the existing workforce while attracting new talent. Together, we strive to create a more appealing work environment for semiconductor professionals.

Taking place from Aug-Nov 2024

across 8 Institutes of Higher Learning in Singapore

Semiconductors are the foundation of the digital economy, powering everything from consumer electronics and automotive technology to artificial intelligence and 5G. Our awareness days aim to ignite students’ interest in this vital industry by showcasing its relevance and the incredible career pathways it offers. By fostering early engagement, we are nurturing the innovators and leaders of tomorrow, ensuring a future-ready workforce that will continue to drive technological advancement and global competitiveness.

Developing Talent Pipeline

16-18 July 2024

STEM Students in Singapore: Don’t miss this chance to network, learn, and jumpstart your career! This premier event offers undergraduates the unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gaining first-hand insights into the dedication, intensity, and passion driving the semiconductor industry.

2-9 December 2024

Engineering & Tech Programme Scholarship with MOE, Infineon, and Mediatek

Leadership Development

Back by overhwhelming demand...

Following two consecutive runs in 2024...

Run #5: 27, 28, 29 May 2025

The SSIA Leadership in Engineering programme stands out for bringing together leaders from across the semiconductor value chain, offering participants a unique opportunity to learn from diverse industry perspectives. This cross-pollination of people across the semiconductor value chain is our key differentiator, fostering richer discussions, broader insights, and innovative approaches to solving industry challenges.

23-26 April 2024
7-10 May 2024

Singapore Semiconductor Leadership Accelerator (SSLA)

This tenth run of SSLA empowers 30 visionary leaders from over 20 top-tier companies, contributing to a pool of nearly 200 industry leaders from over 40 companies in Singapore’s semiconductor industry. Talks are ongoing to extend the program beyond its final EDB-sponsored session, ensuring future leaders can drive innovation and global competitiveness.

16 May 2024

HR Roundtable

HR professionals from semiconductor companies gather to share best practices, discuss challenges, and explore innovative talent management strategies. This event fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange to elevate HR excellence in the semiconductor industry.

Official Notice Regarding Multimedia Recording

Please be aware that by entering the premises of this event, you acknowledge and consent to photographs and video recordings being taken on behalf of the Singapore Semiconductor Industry Association (SSIA). All multimedia recordings captured during the event will become the sole property of SSIA. By your presence, you grant SSIA unrestricted rights to utilize these images and recordings for lawful promotional or informational purposes, which may include, but are not limited to, dissemination in SSIA marketing collateral, publication on the SSIA website, and distribution across SSIA's various social media platform channels.