GO Virginia Region 7, Virginia Tech Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology, Northern Virginia

CECE supports the Virginia Alliance for Semiconductor Technology (VAST) in GO Virginia Region 7, which encompasses Northern Virginia. 

Afroze Mohammed, associate director for strategic alliances and based in Arlington Virginia, is developing and implementing strategies for community engagement to help Virginia citizens access the training programs and benefits that VAST provides. 

Semiconductors are an essential component in most electronics, and VAST fosters innovation and growth in this growing industry in Virginia. 

The Fast Track to Semiconductor Careers program currently offers certificate programs in chip fabrication and semiconductor packaging.