Maricopa Advanced Technology Education Center

马里科帕高级技术教育中心（MATEC）促进了与工作相关的、行业认可的课程和教学模块的发展，主要用于半导体制造业的社区大学课程。这些模块包括所需的背景科学和数学。19个集群中的100多个模块允许教师使用这些模块来定制他们的课程。这些课程提供了一个综合的、可访问的专业成长系统，以确保与当地行业的相关性。教学传递系统采用虚拟现实的观察模式和互动模式对技术人员进行洁净室操作和仪器的培训。该中心为高中开设了一些项目，以鼓励更多不同的人在半导体和相关行业寻找就业机会。该中心寻求成为一个自我维持的实体，与SEMATECH和半导体行业协会合作，促进该行业的教育和劳动力发展。活动包括会员资格，课程和教学材料的开发和分发，促进教师发展机会，以及参与互联网提供的网络商务。正在调查半导体制造技术人员的认证。

The Maricopa Advanced Technological Education Center (MATEC) has fostered the development of work-relevant, industry-endorsed, curricula and instructional modules for use in community college programs primarily in semiconductor manufacturing. The modules include the background science and mathematics needed. Over 100 modules in 19 clusters permit faculty to use the modules to customize their courses. The courses provide an integrated, accessible professional growth system that ensures currency and relevancy to local industry. The instructional delivery system uses virtual reality both in an observing mode and in an interactive mode to educate technicians in clean room practices and instruments. The Center has programs for high schools to encourage a more diverse population to seek employment in the semiconductor and supporting industries. The Center seeks to become a self-sustaining entity working with SEMATECH and the Semiconductor Industry Association for education and workforce development of the industry. Activities include memberships, development and distribution of curricula and instructional materials, promotion of faculty development opportunities, and participation in Internet-delivered web commerce. Certification of semiconductor manufacturing technicians is being investigated.