National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC) Consortium: 2024 NSTC Workforce Partner Alliance (WFPA) program

Up to 10 Projects  |  Up to $2M  |  1-2 Years of Programming

Through the Workforce Partner Alliance program, Natcast plans to make awards to 4-10 high-impact projects. Projects should be one (1) to two (2) years in duration with a total budget between $500,000 to $2 million per award.

Proposals can support established programs with a track record of success seeking to scale; growing programs seeking to expand or realign; or new programs that meet a previously unaddressed need, opportunity, or theory of change. Applicants will be asked to assess the level of maturity for their program as part of the application process.

Illustrative examples of evidence-based workforce development strategies and methodologies that may be considered for this program include, but are not limited to initiatives that:

• Support paid work-based learning, including registered apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship programs
• Issue industry-recognized credentials
• Confer semiconductor industry-relevant degrees, such as undergraduate or graduate programs in computer engineering, electrical engineering, technology, informatics, computer programming, chemical engineering, or industrial engineering, offered by two- or four-year colleges or universities
• Modernize or create curriculum, including with direct input from employers
• Combine on-the-job training, industry-aligned curriculum, effective classroom instruction, mentorship, credentialing, and/or recognized wage gains for demonstrated skills milestones  
• Provide training integrated with wraparound supports that reduce barriers to entry in program participation e.g. childcare, transportation
• Facilitate experiential learning opportunities such as co-ops, externships, internships, or capstone projects 

Construction activities are not an allowable cost under this program.

GENERAL ELIGIBILITY

The NSTC Workforce Partner Alliance program is open to:

• For-profit organizations that are incorporated in the United States
• Accredited institutions of higher education
• Training providers
• State and local government agencies
• Non-profit organizations
• Unions
• Other organizations

Eligible entities for this program must have a presence in the United States.

Individuals and unincorporated businesses are not eligible, nor are foreign entities or entities associated with foreign countries of concern.

While entities are not required to be NSTC members at the time of application, Natcast will work with each awardee so they can become an NSTC member at the time of Award. 

Please see the full CFP documentation for further details.