TSMC places great importance on talent development as part of its five ESG directions. Drawing from the "TSMC Talent Development Model," the Company has implemented various learning modes to accelerate the onboarding of new managers. Additionally, the Newcomer Training Center has been established to help new employees quickly acquire fundamental knowledge and skills in the semiconductor industry, resulting in a 10% reduction in independent operation time. So far, over 10,000 individuals have been trained through this program. To enhance the quality of domestic semiconductor talent and attract exceptional students to the industry, TSMC has expanded collaboration with relevant science and engineering departments at universities and colleges, offering free training resources and opportunities. As of August 2023, the program has completed 29 training sessions across 14 schools, with 2,149 individuals receiving graduation certificates, strengthening the industry's talent competitiveness. TSMC's commitment to talent development reflects its dedication to sustainable growth and success in the semiconductor industry.

Offering Four Practical Courses and Hand-in-Hand Teaching that Amplify the Effectiveness of Training

To shorten the learning curve for new employees, TSMC inaugurated the Newcomer Training Center at Fab 15A in June 2021, offering four courses in equipment, process, system, and on-duty skills. The center is equipped with 20 main machines and 12 measurement and ancillary machines for instructional purposes, with all equipment components dismantled. Experienced instructors with an average of over 15 years of practical experience provide hand-in-hand guidance and training to help new employees gain an in-depth understanding of the inner workings and processes of the machines, optimizing the training results in a safe learning environment. The center also strengthens communication processes and on-duty skills, fostering independent thinking and self-learning abilities among new employees, accelerating their understanding about the Company's core values and their integration into the corporate culture.

Opening Resources to Accelerate the Industry-academia Integration and Create Future Talent

TSMC's collaboration with academia to promote STEAM education is crucial for talent development. Since 2019, TSMC has partnered with domestic universities in Taiwan to establish semiconductor courses/programs, helping students build a strong foundation for theory and practice. To encourage more students to join the semiconductor industry, TSMC has shared internal training resources and developed two new courses, "Basics of Semiconductor Equipment Components" and "Basics of Semiconductor Machinery." These courses are introduced at the schools that have collaboration with TSMC on semiconductor programs and open for students to enroll. Starting in 2023, the programs have expanded to schools that have no semiconductor programs, offering students the latest knowledge on semiconductor process technologies and tools and contributing to the development of future industry talent.

Talent development for the future plays a critical role to support TSMC's rapid growth. With a commitment to cultivating semiconductor workforce, the Company continues to invest to enhance employees’ skills. TSMC will also share the curriculum of its Newcomer Training Center with other universities to help students connect theories and knowledge learned in the classroom to real-world experience, thereby strengthening the sustainable competitiveness of the semiconductor industry.