Chief Workforce Officer
SMARTUSA
Durham, NC, United States
Ty Middleton is SMART USA’s Chief Workforce Officer and is responsible for the 5-year plan to train and educate >110,000 people on semiconductors and digital twins. Previously at the Cybersecurity for Manufacturing USA Institute as a Director of Education and Workforce Development, Ty developed a comprehensive education and workforce strategy focusing on operational technology to educate non-cyber professionals to operate cyber physical systems in the manufacturing sector. After educating over 40k learners, Ty pivoted to educating the semiconductor workforce on digital twin technology.
Ty, an organizational development professional and change management professional, leverages her skills to develop dynamic programs to change the perception of the manufacturing sector and ultimately win the hearts and minds of our incumbent and emerging workforce. Ty is a former US Army Officer and holds two change management certifications (CCMP and PROSCI), is a certified Organizational Development and Executive Coach, has an MBA in Human Resources and a BS in Sociology. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Education with an Organizational Leadership concentration.
The National Network for Microelectronics Education & SMART USA
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
11:30am - 12:10pm MT