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April 14, 2022

SEMI Professional Development Seminar PDS

SEMI Professional Development Seminar — Organized by SEMI Silicon Valley Chapter — Collaboration with Las Positas College

This FREE seminar with Las Positas College will help students meet the demands of today's high tech workforce and be successful in their careers. 

Topics include:

  • Job Opportunities in this Industry (job openings for internships and entry level)
  • Career Preparation
  • Mock Interviews
  • Speed Mentoring
  • Academia to Industry 
  • Day in a Life (of Computer Science, Biotechnology and Semiconductor Applications)
  • Networking with Industry Leaders, Hiring Managers, and Recruiters
  • Raffle Drawing & Prizes

Attendance is free, however registration is required. 

Time

12:30 pm - 4:45 pm

Location

Las Positas College
3000 Campus Hill Drive, Building 1000, Room 1011
Livermore, CA 94551
United States

SEMI Professional Development Seminar PDS

Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry

Learn about career opportunities and skills set needed in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for success.

Industry volunteers shared what the high tech industry looks for when they recruit for new graduates. 

 

Agenda

THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 2022 (PACIFIC TIME)

12:30 pm

Students Arrive - Snacks

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1:00 pm
Nan Ho
Dean, Academic Services, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics
Las Positas College

Welcome Remarks

1:05 pm
Lin Tso
Sr. Programs and Events Manager
SEMI

Welcome & Introduction to SEMI

1:10 pm
Suma Veerabhadrappa
Software Applications
TDK

Day in a Life—Computer Science & Technology

1:30 pm
Marlo Garrison
Systems Engineer
Illumina

Day in a Life—Biotechnology (Biomedical Devices)

1:45 pm
Amir Mustafa
Program Manager, Lam Research and Colin Ritchie, VP Industry & Government Relations
Advantest

Day in a Life—Semiconductor Applications Technician / Engineer

2:00 pm
Gregory Brower
Vice President, Human Resources
TDK InvenSense

Career Preparation

How to prep yourself to get jobs, skillsets needed, resume creation, tips and tricks

Jean O'Neil-Opipari
STEM Program Coordinator
Las Positas College

2:30 pm
Brittany Anderson
Early Career Program Manager
Applied Materials

Diversity and Inclusion in Hiring

2:45 pm

Break

3:05 pm
Lin Tso
Sr. Programs and Events Manager
SEMI

Job Opportunities

3:25 pm
Amir Mustafa
Program Manager
Lam Research

Speed Mentoring & Mock Interviews 

Berton Mahardja
Sr Manager, Global Education Initiatives
SEMI

3:45 pm

Academia to Industry / Transfer Opportunities (Driven by LPC) 

4:00 pm

Raffle Drawing  & Prizes

4:15 pm - 4:45 pm

Networking & Program Adjourns

Free Registration

Sponsors

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