IPC Education Team Makes Significant Strides in Washington, D.C.

IPC Vice President of Education David Hernandez and his team spent several days in Washington, forging relationships with leaders and policymakers in the national workforce development arena. IPC actively participated in the prestigious annual Horizons Summit, hosted by Jobs for the Future, which brings together leaders from education, workforce development, business, government, and philanthropy to explore innovative strategies for creating equitable economic advancement opportunities.

At the summit, IPC showcased its pioneering registered apprenticeship programs and engaged with thought leaders from the American Enterprise Institute, Apprenticeships for America, Bipartisan Policy Center, Progressive Policy Institute, Urban Institute, and others, highlighting both challenges and opportunities for the electronics industry. Hernandez also met with the office of Senator Mike Braun (R-IN), a key supporter of the Youth Apprenticeship Act, as well as the majority staff of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

IPC emphasized that U.S. electronics manufacturers are vital to national security and economic competitiveness, and current workforce challenges are hindering the industry. The strategy for overcoming these challenges, unveiled at IPC APEX EXPO 2024, received widespread approval from both thought leaders and policymakers. IPC Contact: David Hernandez.