<p>➀ UKESF launches £4.75 million Semiconductor STEP program, funded by the UK政府, to address critical skills shortages in the semiconductor sector through targeted education and training initiatives;</p><p>➁ The program includes four projects: Semiconductor Skills in Schools, Semiconductor Talent Award, Semiconductor Skills Development Course, and Semiconductor Skills for Physics Graduates, focusing on K-12 outreach, university scholarships, design training, and post-graduate upskilling;</p><p>➂ Aligned with the UK’s 2023 Semiconductor Strategy, the one-year initiative aims to build a sustainable talent pipeline, with potential for extended funding amid ongoing government reviews.</p>