Ohio Accelerator for Semiconductors and Integrated Scalable Manufacturing

Building America’s Semiconductor Workforce – From High School to High Tech

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Collaboration across the state of Ohio

OASiS is a collaborative workforce initiative led by the University of Cincinnati with Central State University, the University of Dayton, Miami University, Wright State University, industry leaders, regional community colleges, and K–12 partners.

Established in 2022 with initial funding of $4.8M from Intel through Intel’s Semiconductor Education and Research Program (SERP) for Ohio, OASiS is building a workforce-ready talent pool for the semiconductor industry by giving learners access to cutting-edge facilities, mentorship from world-class experts, and clear pathways to high-demand careers.

Our mission is to create a seamless talent pipeline across the full semiconductor value chain — from chip design to advanced packaging — positioning Ohio as a national hub for semiconductor workforce development. While based in Southwest Ohio — serving Cincinnati, Dayton, Springfield, Oxford, Wilberforce, and surrounding counties — OASiS extends its reach through national industry and academic partners.

Our Leadership

  • Lead Institution: University of Cincinnati – Cincinnati, OH

The University of Cincinnati serves as the hub for OASIS, bringing together top-tier research faculty, state-of-the-art facilities, and proven workforce training programs.

  • Partner Universities:
    • Central State University – Wilberforce, OH
    • Miami University – Oxford, OH
    • University of Dayton – Dayton, OH
    • Wright State University – Fairborn, OH

These five lead universities working alongside regional community colleges and K–12 schools, form the backbone of OASIS’s talent pipeline, including participating universities and community colleges: Cedarville University; Cincinnati State Technical and Community College; Clark State University; Edison State Community College; Mount Vernon Nazarene University; Sinclair Community College; Wittenberg University; and Xavier University. Learn more about partner facilities. 

Our Industry & Academic Partners

  • Intel
  • Siemens
  • NVIDIA
  • Air Force Research Laboratory
  • HBCU CHIPS Network – Georgia Institute of Technology
  • University of Louisville
  • Butler Tech
  • Pasadena City College
  • Chicago State University

Driven by the CHIPS and Science Act, the U.S. semiconductor industry is expanding rapidly and urgently needs skilled talent. OASIS meets this demand with coordinated, stackable training pathways that prepare learners for high-wage, in-demand roles across semiconductor manufacturing, design, and research. We serve technicians, engineers, researchers, data scientists, K–12 students and teachers, college students, and veterans and career-changers.

Outcomes by 2028:

  • Issue 2,500+ new micro-credentials
  • 500 graduates entering the semiconductor workforce with leading companies like Intel and Siemens
  • Deliver fab-ready training to students, educators, and workers
  • Strengthen the nation’s technological and economic security
  • A sustainable, industry-backed talent pipeline that strengthens U.S. technological and economic security.

Programs & Opportunities:

  1. Stackable Learning Pathways
    1. 150+ hours of modular online content
    2. Integrated cleanroom and VR lab experiences
    3. micro-credentials, technical certificates, and transferable college credits 
  2. Experiential Training & Internships
    1. Fab-Ready Summer Program: Eight-week, hands-on industry-sponsored internships in microelectronics and semiconductors for students and educators
    2. Paid Industry Practicums: Semester-long placements with Intel, SMEs, and national labs
  3. K–12 Pipeline & National Outreach
    1. Mobile Microelectronics Explorer: Traveling VR chip-making demos
    2. Engagement with 1,000+ pre-college students annually
  4. Educator Upskilling
    1. Summer institutes for 30 faculty and teachers each year
    2. Year-round virtual design studio with industry-standard tools
  5. Industry & Academic Partnerships
    1. Collaboration with Intel, Siemens, NVIDIA, and the HBCU CHIPS Network
    2. Co-developed curricula, equipment donations, and shared hiring pipelines.

Get Involved

Whether you’re a student looking to break into a high-tech career, a teacher seeking to bring cutting-edge content to your classroom, or a company eager to hire skilled talent — OASIS is your gateway to the future of semiconductor manufacturing.