Scholarship, established to honor the legacy of a dedicated apprentice, supports Registered Apprentices (RAs) as they pursue careers in semiconductor and advanced manufacturingHANOVER, Md., Feb. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Institute for Industry and Career Advancement™ (NIICA) has selected five outstanding RAs as recipients of the Maddison Spaulding Memorial Scholarship. The scholarship, in its first year, celebrates the memory and legacy of Maddison Spaulding, a trailblazing RA at Applied Materials in NIICA's Growing Apprenticeships in Nanotechnology and Semiconductors (GAINS) program.Spaulding was a passionate advocate for skill-based learning and career advancement through apprenticeships. Spaulding's legacy lives on through this scholarship, which provides financial assistance to apprentices facing barriers, to support and uplift them as they pursue careers in these critical industries.This year's scholarship recipients are:Allison Horst – Moog– Moog Ashley Salgado – Micron– Micron Heather Houchin – Micron– Micron Makayla Lasswell – Micron– Micron Quazi Ummehany – NY CREATESEach of these apprentices has demonstrated resilience, a commitment to professional growth, and a passion for advancing in semiconductor and advanced manufacturing—fields traditionally underrepresented by women. From balancing rigorous technical training with mentorship and leadership, to overcoming personal challenges in pursuit of a high-value career, these recipients exemplify the dedication and determination that defined Spaulding's journey. Their success stories serve as a testament to the power of RAs in opening doors to meaningful, well-paying careers while strengthening the industry's workforce for the future."Allison's dedication and enthusiasm for advanced manufacturing have made a strong impact at Moog

Moog Inc. agreed to a $1.7 million settlement with federal securities regulators over a bribery scheme at its Indian subsidiary aimed at winning contracts from Indian companies and limiting the competition the Elma motion control equipment maker faced for them.

According to Odaily, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced today that Moog Inc., a global manufacturer based in New York, has agreed to pay a civil penalty of $1.1 million for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA).