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Real Time with… THECA 2024: Workforce Development Critical to Southeast Asia PCB Industry
August 5, 2024 | Real Time with... THECAEstimated reading time: Less than a minute
In this interview, IPC Asia President Sydney Xiao emphasizes the importance of workforce training and keeping ahead of the staffing needs in Thailand and the rest of Southeast Asia. Ms. Xiao shares details on how IPC is addressing these needs. Watch the interview now.
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