Education and Workforce

One of the most difficult challenges facing today’s electronics industry is a chronic shortage of adequately skilled workers.
IPC and its members are tackling this skills gap by making unprecedented investments in IPC’s education and training programs.
IPC supports government policies and initiatives that more effectively link workforce education programs with job opportunities.

ISSUE BRIEF

It's Time to Expand and Upskill the Manufacturing Workforce

One of the most difficult challenges facing today’s electronics industry is a chronic shortage of adequately skilled workers.

IPC Advocates for Industry-Recognized Credentials

In a letter to U.S. President Joe Biden, IPC applauded his pledge to invest $50 billion in high-quality workforce training and proposed five principles to align such programs with industry’s needs.

IPC Endorses National Apprenticeship Act

IPC welcomed the U.S. House’s passage of a bill to invest nearly $3.5 billion over five years to scale-up apprenticeship opportunities and expand them in in-demand industry sectors and occupations.