Skills Accelerator Portal

A comprehensive platform designed to secure semiconductor supply chains, strengthen U.S. technological leadership, and advance American industrial competitiveness.

What is the Skills Accelerator Portal ?

Under the leadership of the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Economic, Energy, and Business Affairs. Arizona State University (ASU) serves as the implementation partner for the Skills Accelerator Portal, a strategic initiative to secure semiconductor supply chains and strengthen U.S. technological leadership.

The portal delivers impact where it matters most, advancing U.S. industrial strength, protecting critical supply chains, and driving domestic prosperity through targeted, cost-effective investments. Funded through a $13.8 million cooperative agreement, its mission is to reinforce U.S. competitiveness by advancing human capital development in semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP).

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Two pathways to advance U.S. competitiveness

Technical and Professional Skills for Semiconductors

Enhance your career in the semiconductor industry by acquiring essential skills! Explore our six specialized academies, offering courses tailored to prepare you for new roles and elevate your expertise to the next level.

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ATP Pedagogical Development and Curriculum Innovation

Leverage the expertise of top faculty, industry leaders, and curriculum design professionals to integrate essential semiconductor education into your local institutions.

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John Ball

Instructional Designer Principal

Currently John is working as an Instructional Designer Principal for Global Outreach and Extended Education focusing on work with the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Program. This work involves assisting faculty from six different countries in creating semiconductor credentialing programs in their home universities.

Emilia Franco

Communications Specialist

Emilia Franco is the Communications Specialist for the ITSI Project at Arizona State University (ASU). She leads the development and implementation of communication strategies, including social media campaigns, event promotion, and content creation, to amplify the project’s impact across global regions.

Huyen Nguyen

Program Coordinator, Indo-Pacific Region

Huyen Nguyen is the Program Coordinator, Indo-Pacific Region for the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University. Huyen supports the coordination and implementation of ISTI activities in the Indo-Pacific region countries.

Ha Mai

Data Analyst

Ha Mai serves as Data Analyst in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project. Ha supports the collection and management of ITSI project datasets, ensuring data accuracy and integrity.

Melissa Stine

Program Manager, Americas Region

Melissa Stine is the Program Manager of Strategic Initiatives in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Program Manager, Americas Region, for the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project, overseeing the implementation of project activities within the Americas Region countries.

Dung Le

Program Manager, Indo-Pacific Region

Dung Le serves as Program Manager, Indo-Pacific Region for the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU), overseeing the implementation of project activities within the Indo-Pacific region countries.

Thai Tran

Sr. Manager for Monitoring and Evaluation

Thai Tran serves as Sr. Manager for Monitoring and Evaluation in the Vietnam representative office for Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chain project. Thai oversees the comprehensive quality assurance of all ITSI project deliverables, ensuring activities meet project KPIs and align with the established quality criteria.

Jesús Silva

Associate Director of Program Operations

Jesús Silva Elizalde serves as the Associate Director of Operations for the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund, Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chains Project in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). Leveraging vast USAID, Chips Act, and semiconductor experience, Jesús oversees the implementation of all ITSI activities.

Jose Quiroga

Managing Director

Jose A. Quiroga is the Director of Global Development in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering (FSE) at Arizona State University (ASU) and the Managing Director of the Diversifying Semiconductor Supply Chains Project at ASU, funded by the US Department of State through the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund. This program aims to enhance workforce capabilities within semiconductor assembly, testing, and packaging (ATP) operations across key partner countries. By prioritizing workforce development activities, the initiative seeks to create a sustainable pipeline of skilled professionals essential for the semiconductor industry’s growth and resilience.

Jeffrey Goss

Principal Investigator

Jeffrey Goss is a prominent leader in global and professional development, holding roles as Associate Vice Provost SE Asia, Executive Director, and Assistant Dean in the Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering at Arizona State University (ASU). With over 25 years of experience, he has significantly impacted STEM education and workforce development globally. Mr. Goss is Principal Investigator for the International Technology Security and Innovation (ITSI) Fund. His leadership has advanced STEM education and strengthened supply chains in the Americas and Indo-Pacific, enhancing global semiconductor ecosystems.