Supply Chain Scholars Initiative - Arizona & Texas

Supply Chain Scholars Initiative

Eligible learners can enroll at no cost in the Supply Chain Analysis Certificate Program, with an emphasis in the semiconductor industry

• Arizona & Texas: Semiconductor Industry Emphasis

About the Katzberg Institute

Katzberg Institute for Career Advancement is an independent, U.S.-based education organization offering short, employer-aligned certificate programs that strengthen early-career applications. Our programs are designed to complement college coursework by helping learners demonstrate clear, role-specific skills and present more focused applications for early career opportunities. Students across multiple states use Katzberg certificates to strengthen their resumes, LinkedIn profiles, and interviews. We focus on clarity, practical relevance, and job-aligned skill development.

Why We're Offering This

Arizona and Texas each play a critical role in the nation's industrial and economic future.

Arizona has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing semiconductor hubs in the United States, driven by growth in advanced manufacturing and technology supply networks. These environments benefit from workers who understand key supply chain concepts and how they apply within semiconductor production contexts.

Texas is also seeing expanding investment in advanced manufacturing, electronics, and semiconductor-related operations, including large-scale facilities, specialized equipment suppliers, and complex logistics networks. Supply chain roles in these environments often involve long lead times, specialized materials, and operational reliability considerations.

This initiative expands access to practical, industry-relevant skill development for:

• Low-income residents seeking upward mobility
• University and Community college students
• Recent graduates and jobseekers
• Career switchers entering supply chain roles
• Early-career operations, logistics, technology, or manufacturing workers

What the Certificate Teaches

Foundational Supply Chain Analysis Skills (Both States)

• Demand planning & forecasting
• Inventory optimization & safety stock modeling
• Supplier evaluation & risk mapping
• Capacity, lead-time & constraint analysis
• KPI dashboards & data communication
• Network mapping & logistics planning

Semiconductor Emphasis (Arizona & Texas)

• General concepts involved in semiconductor-related supply chains
• What semiconductors are and how they show up in everyday technologies
• Why the semiconductor industry is important to the economies of Arizona and Texas
• How semiconductor activity depends on coordinated supply, production, and logistics

Applied examples may include:

• Modeling inventory strategies for high-value components
• Exploring long-lead manufacturing cycle considerations
• Mapping simplified supplier tiers to identify risk
• Scenario-based decision-making using semiconductor-themed examples

Who Qualifies

• 18 years or older
• Resident of Arizona or Texas
• Household income of $60,000 or less
• High school diploma or GED

Priority consideration is given to applicants from households earning under $60,000 per year, as well as students who are financially independent and not receiving material support from their families while enrolled in college, regardless of household income. If scholarship demand exceeds available seats, priority applicants are reviewed first. Remaining seats, if any, are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis among all other eligible applicants.

Program Format

The program is fully online and self-paced (typically 4–6 weeks, 5–7 hours/week). Learners receive a portfolio-ready certificate upon completion.