UMC signs MOU with Ngee Ann Polytechnic

UMC signed a memorandum of understanding, or MOU, with Ngee Ann Polytechnic, or NP, to enhance training for engineering talents and expand the workforce for the growing semiconductor industry. In a ceremony held, the MOU was signed by Michael Hsu, VP of Singapore Operations at UMC, and Tan Wei Lian, director of school of engineering at NP. The signing was witnessed by Stan Hung, chairman of UMC, and Lim Kok Kiang, principal and CEO at NP. Under the agreement, UMC will contribute to course design for the microelectronics specialization of the Diploma in Electronic & Computer Engineering, or ECE, offered by NP. In addition to full-time diploma courses, UMC and NP are exploring the development of semiconductor work-study programs for recent graduates to gain practical training and continuing education training courses offering working professionals upskilling and reskilling opportunities.