West-MEC Celebrates Grand Opening of Nation’s First K–12 Semiconductor Cleanroom
Date/Time
4/13/2026 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM MST
Event Type(s)
Member Event
Event Description
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
Location
West-MEC - Northeast Campus 1617 W Williams Dr Phoenix, AZ 85027
A 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.