Madison Wertz Delta College and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) have teamed up to create state-of-the-art semiconductor training programs. “Delta’s goal is to be one of the leading institutions in America, ensuring education leads to better lives for all. And our semiconductor programming in response to the anticipated workforce needs is aligned with that mission,” said … Read more
Partners include Hemlock Semiconductor, SK Siltron CSS, CMU, MSU, SVSU and Great Lakes Bay Michigan Works! with anticipated launch in December 2023 of state-of-the-art learning and high-paying, high-tech career opportunities for students and workers across the Great Lakes Bay Region Leaders with Delta College and the Michigan Economic Development Corp. (MEDC) Talent Action Team were … Read more
Delta College is kicking off new training programs designed to respond to Michigan’s increased demand for workers in the semiconductor industry. According to a press release from Delta College and the Michigan Economic Development Corporation, the initiative involves nearly $500,000 of “state-of-the-art” programs. In a news conference at Delta’s main campus with the MEDC, state … Read more
Officials with Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, have announced a new chief financial officer, as the company’s current CFO, Steve Sklenar, is retiring. Sklenar will retire at the end of the month, and incoming CFO Michael Moen joined the HSC executive leadership team Monday, Aug. … Read more
Hemlock, Mich. – Hemlock Semiconductor, the nation’s leading manufacturer of hyper-pure polysilicon for the semiconductor and solar industries, today announced that Chief Financial Officer Steve Sklenar will retire at the end of August. Incoming CFO Michael Moen joins the HSC executive leadership team today to allow for a smooth transition. “Steve Sklenar has been a … Read more
The bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden one year ago today, making unprecedented investments in domestic manufacturing, specifically in the semiconductor and clean energy sectors. As a global epicenter of advanced manufacturing and home to one-fifth of chip-hungry American automotive production, Michigan is poised to win investments to … Read more
STARS bus system in Saginaw and several of its community partners will host a job and education fair Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. at the STARS Plaza at 615 Johnson Street. All residents seeking employment or education opportunities are encouraged to stop in and apply. In addition to STARS hiring, the fair will … Read more
The quality of our polysilicon products is key to our success at Hemlock Semiconductor (HSC). Our customers count on us to deliver a reliable supply of hyper-pure polysilicon to meet the exacting standards required to produce semiconductor chips and components for solar panels. That’s why we are very pleased to announce that Tokyo, Japan-based SUMCO … Read more
The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum, located at Saginaw Valley State University, in partnership with The Jefferson Project in Bay City unveiled the installation of new work of public art with a dedication event on Friday, June 23, in Bay City at the location of The Jefferson Project site. The public art piece titled “Skinny … Read more
By specifying EPEAT panels, the recognitions show production of modules adheres to sustainably made, low-carbon products for developers and buyers. The Ultra Low-Carbon Solar Alliance announced three domestic panel producers, First Solar, Hanwha Qcells and Solarge, have committed to building low-carbon, sustainably-made PV products under the alliance’s “EPEAT for Solar” label. EPEAT is a globally … Read more