National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement Launches the Maddison Spaulding Memorial Scholarship to Support Women Pursuing Registered Apprenticeships in Manufacturing | PR Newswire [Video]

Scholarship honors the legacy of an inspiring apprentice while supporting women pursuing careers in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing

, /PRNewswire/ — Today, as part of National Apprenticeship Week’s Women in Manufacturing Day, the National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement™ (NIICA) proudly announced the launch of the Maddison Spaulding Memorial Scholarship. This initiative celebrates the memory and legacy of Maddison Spaulding, an exceptional Registered Apprentice (RA) at Applied Materials in NIICA’s Growing Apprenticeships in Nanotechnology and Semiconductors (GAINS) program, whose dedication to manufacturing and passion for uplifting others left a lasting impact on the semiconductor manufacturing community.

Spaulding was more than an apprentice; she was a passionate advocate for the transformative power of RAs. Her belief in these programs as vehicles for access, equity, and opportunity made her an ambassador for change within the manufacturing community. Her journey continues to inspire and empower others, ensuring her an enduring voice that remains a catalyst for progress.

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