[NEWS]International delegates explore Taiwan's semiconductor talent cultivation hub at Minghsin TECH

At Minghsin University of Science and Technology (MUST), we had the privilege of hosting 23 international delegates on August 6th as part of the Semiconductor Development Workshop organized by the International Cooperation and Development Fund (TaiwanICDF). The delegation, representing 14 countries including Oman, Italy, Slovakia, Lithuania, Chile, and Indonesia, was accompanied by TaiwanICDF Deputy Secretary General Stephen J. H. Lee.

President Lin Chii-ruey was honored to welcome the guests to explore our Semiconductor Talent Cultivation Base, a facility that embodies our commitment to aligning with national policies and global industry trends. In 2019, we established Taiwan's first "Semiconductor Packaging and Testing Factory," followed by the creation of our "Semiconductor School." In 2022, we further expanded our efforts by establishing the "Semiconductor Talent Cultivation Base," which serves as a miniature version of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC).

Supported by the Ministry of Education's (MOE) Department of International and Cross-strait Education, we have also developed semiconductor technology courses in Chinese, attracting students from around the world, including from countries such as the U.S. and Australia.

Lee said Taiwan has the world’s most comprehensive semiconductor industry cluster and professionals, making it a crucial pillar for government-driven innovation. However, the semiconductor industry is a capital-intensive sector with high technical barriers and high energy consumption, and long-term investment needs for critical production processes and equipment. Therefore, the workshop was specifically organized for officials from various countries' technology departments, university professors, and scholars interested in semiconductors.

During their visit, the delegates were introduced to our operational model, which aims to cultivate the next generation of semiconductor professionals. They were highly impressed by the advanced equipment and facilities we offer. The visit also provided an opportunity for our guests to engage with our faculty and staff, and to operate some of the on-site teaching equipment, gaining a hands-on understanding of Taiwan's vocational education in semiconductor talent development.

Their visit to MUST was part of a broader itinerary that included stops at the Taiwan Semiconductor Research Center Institute, Hsinchu Science Park Administration, and key industry players such as Realtek and ASE. The feedback we received was overwhelmingly positive, with many delegates expressing their admiration for our commitment to nurturing semiconductor talent. (Sourced from: TaiwanICDF, Office of Industry-Academia Collaboration)