March 7, 2024
[PDS] Professional Development Seminar
—Organized by SEMI Silicon Valley Chapter
—Collaboration with San Jose State University
This IN-PERSON seminar features an agenda that will help students meet the demands of today's high tech workforce and be successful in their careers.
Time
8:30 am - 2:00 pm
Location
San Jose State University
1 Washington Square
Student Union - Ballroom (A, B, C) and Meeting Rooms (1, 2, 3, 4)
San Jose, CA 95192
United States
SEMI Professional Development Seminar—Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry
Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for your success.
Come learn about careers in the semiconductor industry at the SEMI Professional Development Seminar hosted by San Jose State University.
- Listen to professionals in the industry talk about their roles and find out how to prepare for jobs in the Semiconductors Industry.
- Discover semiconductor job opportunities you didn't know existed (internship and entry-level) and how you can prepare for them through job searches, interviews, resumes, and more.
- Meet with professionals and executives during our speed mentoring, mock interview, and networking sessions.
All majors are welcome! Students with a background in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Data Science, and Business are strongly encouraged to attend.
- Enjoy free food, free swag, and giveaways.
- Students can come and go.
EVENT is FREE but registration is required by February 29, 2024.
Agenda
THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 2024 (PACIFIC TIME)
Check-In, Breakfast
Welcome Remarks
Welcome & Introduction to SEMI & Semiconductor 101
Day in the Life of a Systems Engineer
Day in the Life of a Data Science/AI Engineer
Exploring Semiconductor Career Pathways
Career Preparation
How to prepare yourself to get jobs and interviews through resume writing, skill sets, and other tips and tricks.
Break
Job Opportunities & Job Openings
Mock Interviews
Speed Mentoring
Lunch, Networking, Raffle, Prizes, Gift Cards, Giveaways!
Tour of Semiconductor Lab
Registration
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Please complete the registration form if you wish to attend and to join our mailing list for future industry programs.
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