West-MEC Celebrates Grand Opening of Nation’s First K–12 Semiconductor Cleanroom
Schedule
Mon Apr 13 2026 at 01:30 pm to 02:30 pm
UTC-07:00Location
West-MEC - Northeast Campus | Phoenix, AZ
West-MEC has opened the nation’s first K–12 advanced manufacturing cleanroom of its size. This milestone will be celebrated alongside industry and education partners, highlighting the significant workforce development opportunities this facility brings to the West Valley and its role in advancing the semiconductor industry in Arizona and beyond.
VISUALS:
· Ribbon-cutting ceremony
· West-MEC leadership alongside major industry partners such as TSMC and Amkor
· Students in cleanroom “bunny suits”
· Students operating robotics equipment
· Guided tour of the cleanroom, featuring four distinct machinery stations
· Interviews with industry partners, instructors, students, and the West-MEC Superintendent
Where is it happening?
West-MEC - Northeast Campus, 1617 W Williams Dr, Phoenix, AZ 85027, United StatesUSD 0.00
















