Yes. This program is funded by the U.S. government and requires program participants to be U.S. Citizens or permanent residents.

Students enrolled in a technical education program or taking a technical education course in the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters. AT3 Applicants are students looking to find an internship or employment in the next 6-12 months as a technician.

High School students or Community College students planning to attend or transfer to a STEM program at a 4 year college or university.

Yes, depending on how close you are to graduation. Program participants must be enrolled in technical education courses in both the Fall and Spring semesters of the 2025/2026 academic year.

Students must be enrolled in a minimum of 6 units each semester of the program.

Access to a faculty mentor is preferred to ensure student participants receive adequate support and guidance. However, identifying a faculty mentor at the time of application is not required.

Friday, July 11, 2025, via Zoom (the program runs until December 5, 2025 with additional sessions in January and February 2026 focused on placement and preparation for spring/summer research experiences.

Students who receive an offer letter will have until June 5, 2025, to confirm their participation.

Yes, as long as it does not interfere with your program participation.

Once a year - stipends will be sent at the end of the program.

• Must be in good standing with the program showing regular attendance at Friday virtual meetings, completing training and other assignments (see additional details below).

• Need to have a U.S. Social Security Number to be paid.

• For students in AT3, who have attended or watched 75% of Zoom sessions (or completed eight MNTFolio Challenges) and completed the pre- and post- surveys for the program and the TAP 3D assessments will be provided a $1,000 stipend.

• For students in AT3 Connections, who have attended or watched 75% of Zoom sessions (or completed eight MNTFolio Challenges) and completed the pre- and post- surveys for the program and the TAP 3D assessments will be provided a $250 stipend.

• Complete program surveys on the effectiveness of the AT3 initiatives and VR simulation activities.

• Created by TAP (Training All People), TAP3D accelerates next-generation technician training through immersive virtual reality simulations.

• Developed in partnership with leading advanced manufacturers, TAP3D mimics procedures and equipment you’ll find on the job as a technician in the semiconductor industry.

• Learn more about TAP’s training approach and the mission-based company here.

• Watch TAP3D's Technician Training Upskills Texas.

The TAP3D virtual reality simulations can run on either a VR headset or a desktop/laptop.

• Students must have a valid email address to create their TAP account.

• Students need to have internet access.

• Students must have access to a computer that can run an internet browser.

• Student's computer should have ASWD keys, or arrow keys, and a touchpad or mouse.

Watch TAP3D's Fab Tour (Intro TO Semiconductor) Course Preview.

You can download the program flyer and poster here.