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Jefferson Community College to Launch Free
Semiconductor Bootcamp October 20
Published: September 25, 2026
at 08:30 a.m.
By: Press Release
from Jefferson Community College
Jefferson to Launch Free Semiconductor Bootcamp
October 20, 2026
Participants Gain Skills for In-Demand Semiconductor
and Advanced Manufacturing Jobs,
2 Snap-on® Certifications and 3 College Credits
Watertown, N.Y. - Jefferson
Community College (JCC) will launch a free semiconductor bootcamp this
fall, providing individuals with an opportunity to develop foundational
skills for careers in the growing semiconductor and advanced manufacturing
industries. The bootcamp begins Tuesday, October 20, 2026, and
will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00 to
9:00 p.m. in Jefferson’s newly renovated Dulles Building (Building
3). Bootcamp is open to anyone interested in developing technical skills
for today’s workforce.
Participants will
gain hands-on experience and earn two nationally recognized
Snap-on® industry certifications, along with three transferable
college credits. The training is designed to introduce participants to
technical skills used in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor-related
careers.
“Jefferson is
preparing for the future of our region by creating accessible opportunities
for individuals to gain the skills needed in emerging industries,” said Dr.
Daniel J. Dupee, II, President. “The semiconductor industry is bringing new
opportunities to New York, and this bootcamp gives members of our community
a chance to begin building the technical skills and credentials that can
lead to rewarding careers. We are proud to expand Jefferson’s role in
preparing the North Country workforce for what’s ahead.”
“This bootcamp is
designed to give participants a hands-on introduction to the skills and
technologies used in advanced manufacturing and the semiconductor
industry,” said David Snow, Director of Community Services, Mechatronics
Program. “Participants will work with industry-relevant equipment, earn two
nationally recognized Snap-on® certifications and receive three
transferable college credits. Whether someone is exploring a new career or
looking to build on their existing skills, this is an opportunity to gain
practical experience and see where these skills can take them.”
The bootcamp is
part of Jefferson’s expanding workforce-development efforts in response to
the growth of the semiconductor and advanced manufacturing industries in
New York State. In April, Jefferson was awarded $750,000 from
Micron Technology to support the development of academic programming and
workforce training opportunities in the semiconductor industry.
Jefferson is also
developing new mechatronics academic programming, with newly renovated
laboratories in the Dulles Building featuring equipment and learning
environments focused on automation, electronics, hydraulics and mechanical
systems.
According to New
York State data, semiconductor processing technicians earn an average
salary of approximately $68,564 per year.
To enroll and
learn more about Jefferson’s semiconductor bootcamp, visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/mechatronics or
call (315) 786-2297.
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About Jefferson
Community College
Established on
November 7, 1961, Jefferson Community College was the area’s first
institution of higher education. Supervised by the State University of New
York (SUNY), Jefferson offers 50+ associate degrees, certificates and microcredentials for career preparation or transfer;
local access to bachelor’s and advanced degrees through partner
institutions; lifelong learning through workshops and seminars; business
and industry training; and provides community-based research and a forum
for the productive discussion of ideas and issues of significance to the
community through the Center for Community Studies. Jefferson is accredited
by the Middle States Association and currently serves approximately 3,400
students, including a significant number of service members and their
families. Please visit www.sunyjefferson.edu/about for
more information.
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