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SUMMARY:West-MEC Celebrates Grand Opening of Nation’s First K–12 Semiconductor Cleanroom 
LOCATION:West-MEC - Northeast Campus, 1617 W Williams Dr, Phoenix, AZ, 85027
DESCRIPTION:West-MEC Celebrates Grand Opening of Nation’s First K–12 Semiconductor Cleanroom \n\n04/13/26 01:30 PM MST\n - 04/13/26 02:30 PM MST\Description:\nWest-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.  \n\nVISUALS: \n\n	Ribbon-cutting ceremony \n\n\n\n	West-MEC leadership alongside major industry partners such as TSMC and Amkor \n\n\n\n	Students in cleanroom “bunny suits” \n\n\n\n	Students operating robotics equipment \n\n\n\n	Guided tour of the cleanroom, featuring four distinct machinery stations \n\n\n\n	Interviews with industry partners, instructors, students, and the West-MEC Superintendent \n\n\Details:\nA ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Cleanroom. The event will include presentations from West-MEC and a guided lab tour led by ROOTS Education, showcasing the cleanroom to advanced manufacturing and semiconductor industry partners. The goal is to provide insight into how student curriculum aligns with real-world industry standards and workforce needs. \n \Location:\nWest-MEC - Northeast Campus\n1617 W Williams Dr\nPhoenix, AZ 85027
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:West-MEC Celebrates Grand Opening of Nation’s First K–12 Semiconductor Cleanroom <br /><br />04/13/26 01:30 PM MST - 04/13/26 02:30 PM MST<br />Description:<br />West-MEC has opened the nation&rsquo;s first K&ndash;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.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br />
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<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN"><strong>VISUALS:</strong></span>&nbsp;
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	<li paraeid="{3cb7762b-d819-47d0-ae0c-c497715b81ae}{136}" paraid="12"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN">Ribbon-cutting ceremony</span>&nbsp;</li>
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	<li paraeid="{3cb7762b-d819-47d0-ae0c-c497715b81ae}{142}" paraid="13"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN">West-MEC leadership alongside major industry partners such as TSMC and Amkor</span>&nbsp;</li>
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	<li paraeid="{3cb7762b-d819-47d0-ae0c-c497715b81ae}{148}" paraid="14"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN">Students in cleanroom &ldquo;bunny suits&rdquo;</span>&nbsp;</li>
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	<li paraeid="{3cb7762b-d819-47d0-ae0c-c497715b81ae}{154}" paraid="15"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN">Students operating robotics equipment</span>&nbsp;</li>
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	<li paraeid="{3cb7762b-d819-47d0-ae0c-c497715b81ae}{160}" paraid="16"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN">Guided tour of the cleanroom, featuring four distinct machinery stations</span>&nbsp;</li>
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	<li paraeid="{3cb7762b-d819-47d0-ae0c-c497715b81ae}{166}" paraid="17"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN">Interviews with industry partners, instructors, students, and the West-MEC Superintendent</span>&nbsp;</li>
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<br />Details:<br />A ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the launch of the Advanced Manufacturing Cleanroom. The event will include presentations from West-MEC&nbsp;and a guided lab tour led by ROOTS Education,&nbsp;showcasing&nbsp;the cleanroom to advanced manufacturing and semiconductor industry partners. The goal is to provide insight into how student curriculum aligns with real-world industry standards and workforce needs.&nbsp;<br />
&nbsp;<br />Location:<br />West-MEC - Northeast Campus<br />1617 W Williams Dr<br />Phoenix, AZ 85027
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