Welsh Government Minister visits Vishay Newport to discuss skills and the future workforce
July 2026
Vishay was pleased to welcome Cefin Campbell MS, Deputy Minister for Skills and Tertiary Education, to its Newport manufacturing site to discuss how industry, education and government can work together to develop the skilled workforce needed to support the future of advanced manufacturing in Wales.
During the visit, the Minister toured the facility, met members of the Vishay team and spoke with apprentices to learn more about their experiences of building careers within the semiconductor sector. Discussions also focused on Vishay’s growth plans and the specialist skills that will be needed to support the planned expansion of the workforce through to 2030.
A key focus of the visit was to demonstrate Vishay’s commitment to developing the next generation of semiconductor talent through partnerships with education and industry. The Minister also heard about the significant investment Vishay makes in developing its workforce, including through its apprenticeship programme and wider learning and development opportunities. This includes close partnerships with Cardiff University, Swansea University, the University of South Wales and other further education providers across Wales, supporting PhD students, apprentices and employees studying for engineering degrees through to master’s level.
Discussions also focused on ensuring the education system continues to equip people with the skills needed for the industries of the future, including robotics, automation and advanced manufacturing. The Deputy Minister welcomed the breadth of learning and development opportunities available across the business, as well as the emphasis placed on upskilling employees throughout their careers. This commitment to developing future talent is also reflected more widely across Wales through the introduction of the UK’s first GCSE equivalent qualification in semiconductors. Developed by the WJEC in collaboration with CSconnected and partners from across the South Wales semiconductor cluster, the Level 2 Award in Advanced Manufacturing Technologies (Semiconductors) is designed to introduce young people to careers in advanced manufacturing and the semiconductor industry, helping to strengthen the future talent pipeline for the sector.
The Minister also learned about Vishay’s award-winning STEM outreach programme with Dragons RFC, which is inspiring hundreds of young people to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.
Vishay remains committed to working with partners across education, industry and government to help develop the skilled workforce that will support the future of semiconductor manufacturing and ensure Wales continues to strengthen its position as a leading centre for semiconductor innovation.
About Vishay
Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets. Serving customers worldwide, Vishay is The DNA of tech®. Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. is a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH). More on Vishay at www.Vishay.com.
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