Semiconductor Technician Advanced Rapid Start (STARS) Program Matrix
Industry Upskilling
Semiconductor Technician Advanced Rapid Start (STARS) is a rapid upskilling program intended to bridge incumbent workers with foundational technical skills to a manufacturing technician role.
ACC developed this program in collaboration with the Austin Regional Manufacturing Association (ARMA) and leaders in the regional semiconductor industry – including Samsung Austin Semiconductor, NXP Semiconductors, Tokyo Electron, Infineon, and Applied Materials.
Downloads
ACC offers resources and guides so you can explore the program matrix and develop a program unique to your institution.
Download the Official STARS Program Matrix (PDF)
View the most up-to-date curriculum as developed and taught by ACC instructors.
Download the Official STARS Program Matrix (Word)
Use the ACC STARS Program Matrix to adapt our curriculum for your institution.
Our Partners
The STARS curriculum at Austin Community College District is currently used to train employees of Samsung Austin Semiconductor, Applied Materials, NXP Semiconductors, Infineon Technologies, Texas Institute for Electronics, and Tokyo Electron.
Connect with Us
For more information about the semiconductor industry, ACC workforce education, and the semiconductor technician training program at ACC, please reach out to us at the contact info below.
Dr. Laura Marmolejo
Associate Dean, Advanced Manufacturing
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CPT & UPskill
Beatriz Weakley
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Ruben Ramirez
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Corporate Training
Randy Floyd
Manager, Advanced Manufacturing Programs
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College Credit Program
Tim Hemesath
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