12 Sept 2024, Thursday | 09:45 - 11:15 Hrs
Location: IEML, Level 2, Hall 2, Conference Room 2
Workforce Development
Synopsis:
The SEMICON India Workforce Development Session, titled "Smart Workforce Development," will take place on September 12, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:20 am, led by SEMI-ELCINA in collaboration with ESSCI.
This session aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current landscape, challenges, and opportunities in semiconductor workforce development in India, gathering insights from industry leaders, educators, and government officials. Participants will review and adapt successful global workforce development and DEI initiatives to the Indian context and explore potential partnerships with local educational institutions, government agencies, and NGOs.
The session seeks to enhance the visibility of ESSCI-SEMI initiatives, integrate semiconductor manufacturing content into curriculums, and schedule a specialized training sessions on semiconductor industry safety and chip design. Targeted at industry stakeholders, government leaders, academia, and students, the session includes a keynote address, program overview, panel discussion, and concluding remarks to foster alignment and innovation in workforce development for India's semiconductor sector.
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Program Outline
| Time | Program |
| 09:55 - 10:00 | Welcome Remarks by Session Chair Shari Liss, VP - Global Workforce Development & Initiatives, SEMI |
| 10:00 - 10:15 | Roopa Purushothaman, Chief Economist and Head of Policy Advocacy, Tata Electronics |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Collaborative Workforce Development to address India’s Semiconductor Manufacturing Requirements Dr. Suraj Rengarajan, Managing Director & Head Semiconductor Products Group (SPG), Applied Materials India |
| 10:30 - 10:45 | Prof T. G. Sitharam, Chairperson, All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) |
| 10:45 - 11:00 | Semiconductor Manufacturing and Industry 4.0 Ready Workforce and Talent Pipeline Development Vishwanath Ramaswamy, Vice President, Micron |
| 11:00 - 11:15 | Dr Abhilasha Gaur, CEO, Electronics Sector Skill Council of India (ESSCI) |
| 11:15 - 11:25 | SEMI Workforce Development (WFD) Programs Overview Shari Liss, VP - Global Workforce Development & Initiatives, SEMI |
| 11:25 - 11:30 | Closing Remarks by Session Chair Shari Liss, VP - Global Workforce Development & Initiatives, SEMI |
SEMI U
Offers best-in-class technical and business training for both experienced professionals and newcomers to the global semiconductor industry. The SEMI University curriculum includes over 800 on-demand courses covering topics such as front-end and back-end manufacturing operations, chip design principles, workplace safety, technology trends, and much more.
In addition to extensive content from our classroom events and webinars, SEMI University has partnered with established content providers to quickly deliver semiconductor training and knowledge. This ensures that you can advance your career, grow your business, and contribute to the industry's progress and onboard new workforce.
Workforce Development Pavilion
Student Engagement and Workforce Development
Come visit our Workforce Development Pavilion and learn about future semiconductor career opportunities from industry speakers and by participating in Flash Mentoring sessions