Changes support the Institute's role in
developing the nation's talent pipeline and expanding of Registered
Apprenticeship Programs (RAPs) in semiconductor and advanced
manufacturing
HANOVER,
Md., June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The National
Institute for Industry and Career Advancement (NIICA) (formerly the
National Institute for Innovation and Technology) is pleased to
announce that semiconductor manufacturing industry training leader
Clayton Nagel has joined the
Institute as the Senior Director of the National Center for
Skill-Based Learning (CSBL).
This strategic leadership expansion aligns with NIICA's role as
the nation's leader in semiconductor talent pipeline development
and U.S. Department of Labor (USDOL) national Intermediary
responsible for establishing and expanding Registered
Apprenticeships (RAs) throughout semiconductor and
nanotechnology-related industry supply chains.
Nagel brings over 25 years of technical training and management
experience to NIICA. Prior to joining the organization, Clayton
served as Deputy Director of Technical Training at GlobalFoundries,
one of the world's leading semiconductor manufacturers. In this
role, he was instrumental in developing programs in collaboration
with colleges and universities to build a pipeline of qualified
employment candidates. His extensive background includes a tenure
as National Training Manager at Hewlett-Packard, where he
implemented technology solutions and trained staff on new
technology implementations.
The appointment of Nagel is part of a broader leadership
expansion within NIICA, coming after a recent announcement for its
newest board member, Emily Reilly,
and its appointment of Melinda K.
Woods as chairwoman.
"Clayton's extensive experience and visionary approach to
workforce development make him an invaluable addition to our team,"
said Mike Russo, President and CEO
of NIICA. "His leadership will be crucial as we continue to expand
the National Center for Skill-Based Learning and further our
mission to develop a skilled and diverse workforce in strategic
industry sectors."
In his new role, Nagel will lead the strategic direction of
CSBL, focusing on establishing a community of practice that fosters
collaboration and innovation in skills-based learning, and
supporting the expansion of NIICA's Growing Apprenticeships in
Nanotechnology and Semiconductors (GAINS) program and Gateway to
Apprenticeship Program (GAP).
"I am excited to join NIICA and lead the National Center for
Skills-Based Learning and National Talent Pipeline Development
Initiative," said Nagel. "My vision is to create pathways that not
only prepare individuals for high-demand careers but also ensure
continuous learning and adaptation to new industry trends.
Together, we will build a scalable foundation that offers
meaningful and sustainable employment opportunities, driving both
personal and economic growth."
For more information on the NCSBL and NIICA's larger work, visit
www.niica.org.
About the National Institute for Industry and Career
Advancement
NIICA is a 501(c)(3) with a mission to identify
roadblocks to innovation in strategic industry sectors, those
important to the U.S. national security and global competitiveness,
and ensure they are eliminated. NIICA is responsible for a national
strategy to support the development of the talent pipeline to
support advanced manufacturing and the tech sector - with a
particular focus on the semiconductor industry supply chain.
NIICA's National Talent Pipeline Development Initiative
represents a comprehensive, nationally integrated approach that
enables broader participation by promoting skills-based learning
and hiring, connecting the public education system, returning
service members and their families and adults from other
occupations to related technician and engineering careers. For more
information about NIICA, visit www.niica.org.
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