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IPC COMMUNITY 96 WINTER 2025 and workshops, students engage deeply with these professors and experts to enhance their under- standing of the industry. IPC Asia develops training courses tailored to the specific characteristics of the electron- ics industry in different regions. In Taiwan, for example, there is a dynamic structure between the technology industry and the evolving field of "electronics engineering" education. In coop- eration with Ming Chi University of Technology, IPC Asia has focused on con- structing course offerings with the future needs of both industry and academia. IPC Asia also works with schools and local companies to jointly develop courses, curricula, and teaching processes, and incorporates language skills and communica- tion abilities into professional courses to provide students with a competitive edge. Academic Partner Program The IPC Asia Academic Part- ner Program also has made significant progress. To date, five universities have joined the program. Students can learn and master IPC standards while still in school and can obtain IPC international certification. IPC ollaborates with local com- panies to help students improve their personal skills in practice and become aware of the gaps between their abilities and enter- prise requirements. This win-win model not only helps students thoroughly pre- pare for entering the workforce but also strengthens the connec- tions between IPC and academic institutions and companies. Xie Tonghui, a faculty mem- ber at Zhongshan Technician Institute, an IPC Asia education partner, deeply appreciates this approach. "By jointly conduct- ing IPC certification training for both teachers and students, we have not only enhanced the teaching quality and employabil- ity of our students but also opened new avenues for our institution to serve emerg- ing productive workforces," Xie says. "The professional skills competitions, based on the principle of 'learning by doing, have further promoted the seamless integration of IPC standards, paving new paths for a win-win scenario between our institution and enterprises." Internship Program The Internship Program, a col- laboration between IPC and TTM Technologies, has been highly successful. Since its launch in October 2020, the program has entered its seventh phase, attracting over 120 students from more than 20 disciplines in Hong Kong, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and other areas. Through internships, students have been able to com- bine theory with practice, gain frontline industry experience, and lay a solid foundation for their careers. Leading the Industry's Development Direction Technological innovation and industrial transformation pres- ent new challenges for talent development and team building. Rapid changes in the industry Guangdong Province, China: IPC China team and a delegation from Zhongshan Technician Institute visited the Wistron South China factory. Hunan Province, China: An IPC standards course was held at Changsha Aeronautical Vocational and Technical College.