Calling Students and Job Seekers!
Workforce Development—WFD Pavilion at SEMICON India
The WFD Pavilion is designed to address the needs of job seekers and talent professionals alike. Whether you’re a student, recent graduate, re-entering the workforce, or looking to change jobs, each day in the pavilion illuminates a different pathway to success.
SEMI members from across the microelectronics industry, including HR professionals and talent recruiters, can connect with students and job seekers during three days of interactive activities focused on workforce development and industry awareness.
Attracting the Next Generation - Building a Diverse Talent Pipeline
Interested in pursuing a career in semiconductors? By 2030, analysts estimate that one million additional skilled workers will be needed to meet industry demand. It's time for you to Chip In! Sessions will provide engaging presentations, leadership opportunities and interactive activities to discover a rewarding career in microelectronics.
How do you engage students in STEM and point them toward future careers in the semiconductor industry? We need to ensure that the talent pipeline for the next generation of semiconductor professionals is diverse and inclusive. SEMI, its academic partners and industry members continue to design engaging and innovative activities to spark lasting interest that leads to tomorrow’s high-tech workforce.
To Mentor or Mentee?
Industry Professionals—We need to attract the best and the brightest talent to keep up our record-breaking growth! Participate in flash mentoring (Ask an Expert) sessions throughout the show and empower your future success!
Students—Network with a variety of tech companies, find a mentor, and get in the game!
Agenda
Wednesday, September 11, 2024 (Hall 8)
Time | Event | |
| 14:30 - 14:40 | Ribbon Cutting | Government Representatives |
| 14:40 - 14:45 | Welcome from SEMI | Axcelis |
| 14:45 - 15:15 | Presentations | State Government Representatives |
| 15:15 - 15:25 | Creating a World Class Semicon Talent Pool - The TN Journey | G.S Madhusudan, CEO/Co-founder, Incore Semiconductors |
| 15:25 - 15:40 | Proven Strategies for Addressing Semiconductor Workforce Challenges | Orbit & Skyline Semiconductor |
| 15:40 - 16:00 | Integrating Sustainability and Climate Action in Education | ARC EDTECH |
| 16:00 - 17:00 | Flash Mentoring/Ask an Expert | Multiple Industry Representatives |
| 17:00 - 18:00 | Flash Mentoring/Ask an Expert | Multiple Industry Representatives |
Thursday, September 12, 2024 (Hall 8)
Time | Event | |
| 10:00 - 11:30 | WFD Session: Smart Workforce Development | |
| 11:30 - 11:45 | Day in the Life - Industry Presentation | Efabless |
| 11:45 - 12:00 | Day in the Life - Industry Presentation | HCLTech |
| 12:00 - 13:30 | LUNCH BREAK | |
| 13:30 - 14:00 | Presentations | State Government Representatives |
| 14:00 - 14:15 | Indian Landscape, STEM education and Future Metrics | Anurag Awasthi, Vice President, IESA |
| 14:15 - 15:00 | Day in the Life | Sankalp Singh, Program Manager, Synopsys Academics and Research Alliances (SARA) |
| 15:00 - 15:15 | Day in the Life - Industry Presentation | STMicroelectronics/IESA |
| 15:15 - 15:30 | Day in the Life - Industry Presentation | Micron Technology |
| 15:30 - 16:30 | Flash Mentoring/Ask an Expert | Multiple Industry Representatives |
| 16:30 - 16:45 | Day in the Life | Day in the Life - Micron Technology |
| 16:45 - 17:00 | Day in the Life | Day in the Life - Micron Technology |
Friday, September 13, 2024 (Hall 8)
Time | Event | |
| 10:00 - 10:30 | From Certificate to Advanced Degree – Pathway to a Career in Semiconductors Industry | University at Albany (USA) and Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi |
| 10:30 - 11:30 | Flash Mentoring/Ask an Expert | Multiple Industry Representatives |
| 11:30 - 12:00 | Day in the Life | Tata Electronics |
| 12:00 - 13:15 | LUNCH BREAK | |
| 13:15 - 13:30 | Day in the Life - Industry Presentation | Applied Materials |
| 13:30 - 13:45 | Day in the Life - Industry Presentation | Marvell Semiconductor |
| 13:45 - 14:00 | Day in the Life - Industry Presentation | KLA India |
| 14:00 - 14:15 | Day in the Life - Industry Presentation | T Works |
| 14:15 - 14:30 | Challenges in the design of MEMS | i-ROM GmbH |
| 14:30 - 14:45 | Day in the Life - Industry Presentation | Mindox Techno |
| 14:45 - 15:45 | Flash Mentoring/Ask an Expert | Multiple Industry Representatives |
What is Flash Mentoring? Flash Mentoring is a one-time discussion where students (mentees) meet with industry professionals (mentors) for a short period of time. Each session is limited to 5 students who can meet with companies from along the semiconductor ecosystem, including Applied Materials, ARC EDTECH, KLA, Marvell, Micron, STMicroelectronics, Synopsys, Tata Electronics and more.
On-site signup required.
Student (Mentee) Role:
- Commit to 30 minutes of flash mentoring
- Meet with 2 industry reps / mentors (15 minutes each) during 30 minute session
- Students will be provided with prompt questions to ask mentors
Wednesday, September 11, 2024
3:30pm-4:30pm
4:30pm-5:30pm
Thursday, September 12, 2024
3:30pm-4:30pm
Friday, September 13, 2024
10:30am-11:30am
2:45pm-3:45pm