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Type III: National Level Interventions

Concurrent Session 7.9 - Regular Sessions

Strategic Orchestration of a Multistakeholder Partnership for Semiconductor Workforce Development: A Case Study of the North Texas Semiconductor Workforce Development Consortium (NTxS-WDC)

Saturday, November 9, 2024

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM East Coast USA Time

Location: Potomac VI, Ballroom Level

Co-Presenter(s)

JH

James Hobbs

Assistant Professor and Dept. Chair
Tarrant County College, United States
SL

Sridurga Linga

Graduate Research Assistant
University of Texas at Arlington
JL

Jin Liu

Associate Professor
University of Texas at Arlington

Primary Presenter(s)

Cory Forbes

Associate Dean for Research and Fenton Wayne Robnett Endowed Professor
University of Texas at Arlington, United States

Co-Presenter(s)

TM

Ted Moise

Director, North Texas Semiconductor Institute
University of Texas at Dallas, United States

Program Abstract: This study evaluates the effectiveness of the North Texas Semiconductor Workforce Development Consortium (NTxS-WDC) in bridging the U.S. semiconductor industry's skills gap. We focus on the consortium's orchestration mode, a crucial factor in managing collaboration among diverse stakeholders (educational institutions, private sector partners, and policymakers). A mixed-methods research design employing survey and interview data, with data analysis conducted by an external evaluation team, provides insight into the effectiveness of the NTxS-WDC's hybrid orchestration model (combining elements of multiple orchestration modes depending on the task or sector within the partnership) in promoting stakeholder engagement and program alignment with industry needs. Key findings suggest that this model significantly increases stakeholder collaboration and alignment with evolving industry demands. This research offers valuable insights for replicating this model in national-level STEM education reform efforts, highlighting the critical role of third-party evaluation in driving innovation.