This project addresses a national need for a skilled workforce in semiconductor manufacturing by providing undergraduate participants with immersive learning experiences in plasma engineering and materials processing. As semiconductor applications expand across industries such as computing, telecommunications, automotive, and defense systems, workforce preparation in this area is critical to national innovation, economic competitiveness, and technological leadership. By introducing participants to applied engineering, materials science, and real-world problem solving, the project strengthens the STEM pipeline and connects learners to future-facing career opportunities. The project enhances the capacity of academic institutions to prepare students for pathways into technical fields such as semiconductor manufacturing, plasma engineering, and advanced materials processing. The project engages participants from three university campuses in structured, scaffolded learning that builds from foundational technical skills to advanced plasma system design, materials characterization, and process optimization. Participants gain hands-on experience in plasma reactor operation, materials analysis, computational modeling, and process control, and apply these skills to real-world challenges such as semiconductor device fabrication and quality validation. The program features a cohort-based model that fosters peer collaboration and continuity of learning. Faculty and graduate student mentor