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IPC COMMUNITY 76 WINTER 2025 WORKFORCE Bridging the gap between academic rigor and industry demands is crucial in engineering edu- cation. One stellar example is the successful part- nership between IPC and Stephen F. Austin State University's Center for Applied Research and Rural Innovation (CARRI). This collaboration has cul- minated in a transformative initiative funded by a $15,835.15 grant from CARRI aimed at equipping SFASU faculty and students with critical skills required in the electronics manufacturing industry. A Vision for Future-ready Engineers By Victoria Hawkins, IPC Director of Grants and Proposals IPC's collaboration with Stephen F. Austin State University integrates IPC standards into the curriculum Certification and Curriculum Enhancement At the heart of this project has been the training and certification of four faculty members and one student in the globally recognized IPC-J-STD-001 and IPC-A-610 standards, critical for soldering and electronics assembly. This initiative, which took place in August 2024, not only enhanced the technical capabilities of participants but also integrated these standards into the university's engineering curriculum. This strategic curriculum enhancement is set to provide SFASU students with