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SEMI Foundation Mission and Vision The mission of the SEMI Foundation is to support education and career awareness in the fields of high technology. Through scholarships and career exploration programs — SEMI High Tech U for high school students, and SEMI High Tech U Teacher Edition — the Foundation strives to:
With these goals in mind, the Foundation encourages students to stay in school, take more math, science, and technology courses — and discover that they can have a bright future in high tech industries
High Tech U Launched in the Pacific Northwest Celebrates 100th Program The goal was to educate and excite kids about careers in high tech. The result was something no one expected. The Pacific Northwest chapter of SEMI created and delivered the first High Tech U program (then called “workforce development institute”) as a career exposure program for students in March 2001. Few could have imagined that this inspiring and life-changing experience would catch on world-wide and touch the lives of more than 3000 students. Now a program of the SEMI Foundation, High Tech U has been developed into a respected curriculum for high school students and teachers and has been presented in seven states across the U.S. as well as in France, Austria, Japan, The Netherlands, and Singapore. In the process we’ve built confidence, broadened horizons, and helped shape tomorrow’s high tech workforce. Originally hosted by LSI Logic of Gresham, Oregon, Norm Armour was a driving force in opening the doors of industry to show high schoolers just how cool jobs in high tech can be. It is fitting that the 100th High Tech U milestone takes place back in Oregon where it all began with a group of committed volunteers. We’ve come full circle, and are especially proud that this history-making event is an all-girl’s program, reflecting the industry’s commitment to reaching out to females and other socio-economic groups that are under represented in high tech careers. This 100th program is hosted in Hillsboro, Oregon by Applied Materials, Intel, Portland Community College, Rock Creek and SolarWorld. The SEMI Foundation gratefully acknowledges the power of the many Pacific Northwest volunteers whose creative energy helped to power this vision to reality. Joined by the enormous support and generous sponsorship of industry companies and academic institutions, a dream has become reality. Pacific Northwest HTU Sponsoring Companies:
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About SEMI High Tech U High Tech U provides students with an intensive, three-day, industry-led introduction to the high tech industry, potential career paths, and educational requirements. Students will participate in several hands-on activities that focus on topics including statistics, nanotechnology, solar and alternative energy technologies, mathematics, and problem solving. Students will also participate in mock interviews and hear from a panel of area colleges and universities about local educational options. The program culminates with a graduation. See below for upcoming programs and application information. View SEMI High Tech U overview video Criteria for Selection Students who have an interest in high-tech are encouraged to apply. Attendees don’t have to be “A” students; just kids with a curiosity about a high tech career path. There is no cost for students to attend. SEMI HTU Application Download application here. Return completed application to the SEMI Foundation semifoundation@semi.org, fax to 1.408.943.6952 or mail to: In Arizona fax applications to 480.731-8332 or mail to: A resume will be required on day three of the program. Download resume template here. Upcoming SEMI High Tech U Programs Sep 22-24, 2010 – SRP in Phoenix, AZ Completed 2010 Programs Aug 23-24, 2010 – NYSUT in Albany, NY (Teacher Program) Sponsoring the SEMI Foundation All SEMI members, customers, suppliers, and education community sponsors benefit when we collaborate and give financial and in kind support to the initiatives and programs of the SEMI Foundation. For more information please contact the semifoundation@semi.org. Thank you to our 2009 Sponsors! We would like to thank our 2009 sponsors around the world for their support. The SEMI Foundation especially thanks Shigeo Takayama, Art Zafiropoulo and J.C. Kim for their continued and very generous financial support.
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