A Strategic Vision for the Future of Electronics Education

Electronics U represents the next step in our commitment to building a stronger, more connected global electronics workforce. Formerly known as IPC EDGE, we’ve reimagined our role to become a central hub for education, workforce development, and industry advancement.

Our strategic vision outlines how Electronics U brings together education pathways, apprenticeships, certifications, industry partnerships, and innovation to support learners, companies, and communities worldwide. This guides every initiative we launch, every program we build, and every partnership we form to ensure the electronics industry has the skilled workforce it needs to thrive today and into the future.

White Papers

Discover our collection of white papers, which examine the evolving landscape of electronics education, workforce development, and industry advancements. Each paper presents research, analysis, and strategic perspectives on key topics that shape the future of the electronics workforce.

From building sustainable talent pipelines to advancing training approaches and strengthening global competitiveness, these papers offer valuable insights for educators, industry leaders, policymakers, and partners who are driving change.

Download the Workforce White Paper
This white paper presents a holistic view of the workforce challenges facing the industry and outlines the Global Electronics Association's approach to developing industry-wide solutions that are engaging, scalable, efficient, and effective.
White Paper on the ROI of Training
Explore the direct and indirect benefits of training, as well as the importance of accurately tracking costs. Discover best practices for maximizing ROI through tailored training, metrics tracking and continuous learning.
Next-Gen Design That Works — Download the White Paper
Gain critical insight into the future of electronics design with the Association's Next-Generation Design Needs white paper. Explore concepts like design for excellence & manufacturability, silicon-to-systems interoperability and model-based definition as well as deep dives into design rules and tool challenges.

News, Analysis and Opinion

Stay up to date with the latest developments, announcements, and thought leadership shaping the future of electronics education. Our News feed collects stories from across our initiatives such as apprenticeship launches, new partnerships, policy updates, research highlights, and more. Bookmark this page to see how vision turns into action in real time.

Workforce Funding Amidst Uncertainty
Read our latest blog from grants and funding expert Victoria Hawkins, in which she emphasizes that state and local governments continue to prioritize workforce training funding.
Recruiting the Next Generation
Companies across the electronics manufacturing industry are struggling to recruit qualified candidates for technical positions. At the same time, younger generations are struggling to find profitable, skill-building work in a competitive job market that does not prioritize career development.
Calling All California Employers: Harness Funding for Workforce Training with IPC and ETP
PC announces a pivotal opportunity for California employers under the Employment Training Panel (ETP) program. This initiative provides significant financial support for customized job skills training, reducing costs and enhancing the competencies of the workforce in today's challenging market.
CHIPS Act Falls Short Without Workforce Training
The CHIPS act investment will fail to meet its full potential unless we also focus on building something equally important: talent pipelines for the entire electronics manufacturing ecosystem.
How Career Paths Solve Workforce Challenges
Building a strong workforce means attracting, retaining, and nurturing qualified workers. Workers want to grow, thrive, and advance their careers so they can do more and earn more and career paths show them how to acheive just that.
IPC Partners with Stephen F. Austin State University
IPC announces a transformative partnership with Stephen F. Austin State University (SFASU)'s engineering department and Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation (CARRI) along with the IPC Education Foundation. This collaboration is set to revolutionize workforce development and education in electronics manufacturing, aligning academic programs with industry needs.
The U.S. Award to TTM Technologies is a Big Deal
IPC extends its congratulations to TTM Technologies on securing $30M from the DoD's Manufacturing Capability Expansion and Investment Prioritization (MCEIP) office to equip a new 200,000+ square foot facility in Syracuse, New York.
Building a Talent Pipeline for Electronics Manufacturing
A talent pipeline is a systematic and strategic approach to identifying, attracting, developing, and retaining skilled individuals to ensure a steady supply of qualified candidates.
DETEX Corp Secures Apprenticeship Funding
IPC member DETEX Corporatin of New Braunfels, Texas cultivates a highly skilled workforce to meet the growing demand of electronics assembly professionals.