JAPAN

The education ministry will begin developing about seven education centres across Japan, starting in fiscal 2025, toward promoting the training of semiconductor specialists, reports The Yomiuri Shimbun.

Its plan is to establish a partnership network centered on a university in each region, which will serve as a core entity, together with other higher education institutions, including technical colleges, as well as related neighbouring companies.

To prepare for fast-growing semiconductor demand, the Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology Ministry intends to underpin the semiconductor industry across Japan to build a staple microchip supply. The ministry intends to allow cooperation across prefectures, in order to build a regional educational centre network. The core university will jointly develop a training program with other higher education institutions, including other universities and technical colleges.

Full report on The Japan News site