The Global Electronics Association promotes industry growth and strengthens supply chain resilience.

Engineers

More than 3,000 companies around the world depend on Global Electronics Association programs and services to further their competitive advantage and financial success. Global Electronics Association members represent all facets of the electronics industry, including design, printed board manufacturing, electronics assembly, and test. 

Global Electronics Association members strengthen their bottom line and build more reliable, high-quality products through proven standards, certification, education and training, thought leadership, advocacy, innovative solutions and industry intelligence.

In pursuit of these objectives, the Global Electronics Association will devote resources to management improvement and technology enhancement programs, the creation of relevant standards, protection of the environment, and pertinent government relations. Global Electronics Association encourages the active participation of all its members in these activities and commits to full cooperation with all related organizations.

Through workforce education and training, Global Electronics Association helps companies—and the industry as a whole—become more efficient and capable. By offering in-person training, industry events, and online-based training, Global Electronics Association is actively and continuously helping to reduce or eliminate employee skills gaps to support today’s and tomorrow’s workforce.

  • Online learning conveniently helps enhance and grow industry-specific knowledge and skills.
  • Educational events and technical conferences provide topical in-person education that attendees can implement on the job.
  • Global Electronics Association offers globally recognized, industry-traceable training and certification programs, built around key standards, through an international network of more than 110 licensed training centers.

Mission Statement

Our vision is to develop a pipeline of new talent entering the electronics industry.

The Electronics Foundation (previously known as the IPC Education Foundation) is a nonprofit organization committed to developing the next generation of electronics industry professionals.

Established by the Global Electronics Association, Electronics Foundation focuses on creating awareness of career opportunities in the electronics industry, connecting students with industry leaders, and supporting STEM education through hands-on experiences, scholarships, and educational resources.

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Student Membership

Join the movement. Start your journey.

New to electronics or just getting started? This is your first step into a world of opportunity.

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Partnerships

Shape the Future of STEM by Partnering with Us to Deliver Real-World Opportunities to Students.

At the Electronics Foundation, we believe collaboration drives innovation and opportunity. We work closely with the Global Electronics Association and leading companies across the electronics industry to expand access to high-quality STEM education. Our partnerships make it possible to deliver hands-on learning experiences, technical resources, and career exploration opportunities to students and educators nationwide.

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We have thousands of member companies – which include OEMs, EMS, PCB manufacturers, cable and wiring harness manufacturers, and electronics industry suppliers.

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