The East Williamson County Texas State Technical College campus will add semiconductor technology as well as automation and robotics technology curriculum this fall, the trade school announced April 8.
What you need to know
The addition of these courses to the Hutto school's curriculum is a direct response to a surge in demand for skilled workers in the semiconductor and manufacturing industries in Williamson County, per a news release shared by TSTC. This surge in demand is largely driven by increased local fabrication and domestic chip production.
What they're saying
"With the launch of these two programs, TSTC is strengthening the bridge between Texas students and the semiconductor industry," said Kelly Coke, provost of TSTC’s Williamson County campus. "We are excited to offer Williamson County a specialized pipeline of talent that addresses the urgent need for local chip production and automated systems. This is a win for our students, our local industry partners and the Texas economy."
The details
The new curriculum will join the college's existing Industrial Maintenance program among offerings in the greater Advanced Manufacturing program geared toward the local semiconductor and manufacturing industry.
Registration for the summer and fall 2026 semesters is now open, according to the college. More information is available at www.tstc.edu.
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The curriculum additions come as the college was named the recipient of a $3.5 million grant to train semiconductor technicians, as reported by Community Impact.
What's next?
These programs are set to move into the college's new Manufacturing Technology Center, which will open in spring 2027.
