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Taiwan, US Unveil Semiconductor Talent Development Program

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American Institute in Taiwan Director Raymond Greene has announced a new initiative to jointly develop semiconductor talent between Taiwan and the US. The program includes Fulbright Semiconductor Scholarships for two master's students to study at a top Taiwan science university, along with a grant to the University of Arizona to support study-abroad opportunities, as the state is home to TSMC's growing US chipmaking hub. Taiwan Education Minister Cheng Ying-yao says the partnership will help both countries meet future talent needs in AI, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies.

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The top US representative in Taiwan has announced plans to jointly develop semiconductor talent.

Raymond Greene (DIRECTOR, AMERICAN INSTITUTE IN TAIWAN):  
We are paving the way for hundreds of billions more in future investment and collaboration. However, technology and investment alone do not build a future. People do.

The plans include Fulbright Semiconductor Scholarships for two master’s students to study at one of Taiwan’s top science universities. They also include a grant to the University of Arizona to support study-abroad opportunities and encourage students to choose Taiwan. Arizona is home to TSMC’s growing US chipmaking hub. Taiwanese officials say the program will help the two countries meet future talent needs.

Cheng Ying-yao (EDUCATION MINISTER):  
Today, artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies are rapidly transforming our world. No country can meet this challenge alone. We need strong international partnerships across industry and education.

Minister Cheng says the program will also allow Taiwanese and American students to learn from each other.