The European Union plans to implement the Synopsys Armenia educational program in a number of European countries to train specialists in the field of microchip design. The initiative is based on the Armenian training system, which has been operating for more than 20 years and was recognized by the EU as one of the promising ones within the framework of the "Resilience and Growth of Armenia" program.
According to Synopsys Armenia President Yervand Zoryan, interest in the project is due to the global shortage of chip design specialists. A shortage of personnel is observed in the USA, Europe, Japan, and China, which makes the training of engineers one of the key areas of technological policy.
Zoryan noted that the European Union has already assessed the effectiveness of the Armenian model and is considering its implementation in its countries. The initiative plans to create specialized training centers where university graduates can undergo retraining in 4–6 months, gaining practical skills in working with modern design tools.
The Synopsys Armenia program annually graduates about 150 specialists who work in the field of microelectronics – the basis for the development of artificial intelligence, robotics, and the automotive industry. In Europe, the project is seen as a way to accelerate the training of personnel necessary for competitiveness in high-tech industries, but the launch dates have not yet been determined.
