Bring Semiconductor Learning to Life

Make future pathways easier to see.

Connecting Classrooms to Careers

The Circuiting Success Professional Development for Educators equips grades 6–12 educators, guidance counselors, and educational leaders to connect classroom learning to semiconductor career pathways. From AI to automation, semiconductors are driving the world your students will inherit. 

This fully funded PD is an all-access pass to RIT’s world-class facilities and a chance to explore how semiconductor concepts, careers, and technologies can be brought into the classroom in meaningful ways. You’ll leave with practical context you can use right away to make learning more relevant and help students better understand what comes next.

Who Should Attend

Aimed at 6–12 educators,middle and high school guidance counselors, and administrators seeking stronger connections between curriculum, careers, and student success.

What You'll Gain

Build foundational semiconductor knowledge, gain industry exposure, and engage in hands-on cleanroom experience. Educators will receive classroom-ready assets, 13 PD hours, a certificate of completion, and a $500 stipend upon full workshop completion.

Why it Matters

New York State is home to the fastest growing semiconductor ecosystem in the nation. As it continues to expand, the scale and speed of demand for semiconductor workers is extraordinary. 

We are committed to give educators the insights and resources to connect complex technology to relatable career pathways in chips and AI. You’ll gain practical industry insight to introduce your students to the opportunity of tomorrow’s semiconductor jobs.

What to Expect

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Designed for Educators
Built for 6–12 educators, guidance counselors, and administrators.
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Foundational Knowledge
Sheds light on semiconductor fundamentals and their importance across society and technology.
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Career Exploration
Explores career pathways across the broader semiconductor ecosystem.
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Hands-On Experience
Experience the future of tech firsthand. This PD includes cleanroom lab activity at RIT and anindustry panel of experts.
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Professional Recognition
Earn 13 PD hours and a certificate of completion for this professional development experience at no cost to your district.
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Classroom Takeaways
Provides resources to build instructional assets, a silicon wafer artifact, and a $500 stipend.
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In partnership with Monroe 2‑Orleans BOCES, through the Monroe County Business & Education Alliance (MCBEA) and the Office of Curriculum, Instruction & Professional Development (CIPD)

Schedule

Tuesday, August 4, 2026
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Welcome, kickoff, semiconductor foundations, and career pathways‍

Wednesday, August 5, 2026
9:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m. | Kate Gleason College of Engineering
Hands-on cleanroom practicum, wafer processing, and engineering tour

‍Thursday, August 6, 2026
9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | RIT Certified
Industry panel, career activity, networking lunch, and closing session

Applied. Relevant. Ready to Use.

RIT Certified brings together the credibility of RIT, applied learning, and industry-informed training to create experiences built for immediate use. Backed by real industry context, this offering equips you with the knowledge and resources to make learning more relevant, career-connected, and actionable for students.

Bring industry relevance to life.
District administrators are encouraged to nominate two educators to enroll in Circuiting Success Professional Development for Educators.
Campus-based educators including teachers, guidance counselors, and administrators who are interested in enrolling, please email us and we will be in touch.
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For more information, contact AJ LiVecchi:

‍ajlcert@rit.edu
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