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What Is SEMI High Tech U?

The mission of the SEMI Foundation is to support education and career awareness in the fields of high technology.

This internationally acclaimed career exploration program offers high school students like you a life changing experience. Hosted on a high-tech industry site and taught by industry instructors, activities are engaging, exciting and enlightening.

  • You will participate in interesting and fun hands-on math and science based activities and work in teams to solve real world problems. You’ll even prepare for an interview with an industry professional.
  • You will meet new friends with similar interests from different local high schools. Over 3000 students like you have successfully participated in this program.
  • You will find out what careers fit your personality and what you can do NOW to prepare for the future.

What Kind of Activities Will I Experience at High Tech U?

Having fun, working in teams and learning by doing are all part of the HTU experience. At HTU you will:
  • learn how microchips and solar chips are made. You’ll pattern and layer your own wafer.
  • launch hacky sacks using statapults to determine how statistics are important in quality control decisions.
  • light up the room with a chemistry based experiment.
  • find out how electronics really work using the HTU electronic circuit board.
  • apply your feet in a unique HTU activity and become the inside of a calculator.
  • visit a local university.
  • work in teams, solving real world problems in third world countries.
  • prepare for an interview, AND have an actual mock one-on-one interview with an industry professional.

Who Should Attend?

  • If you are a good to average student, 13-17 years old and have an interest in high tech, you should apply.
  • If you enjoy solving problems, working in teams and participating in hands-on activities, you will enjoy every minute of the program.
  • If you are confused about educational next steps and what you can do NOW to plan for your future, this program is designed for you.

How Can I Apply?

Since this is a field trip, you must arrange with your teachers to make up any missed school work or assignments.

You must agree to attend all three days and display the following desired behaviors at the program:

  • Show a positive attitude
  • Be a team player
  • Demonstrate an interest and aptitude in high tech

Facebook Connection

Go to Facebook at http://tinyurl.com/semihtu to see other kids who have attended HTU.

“High Tech U has been an exciting program that has broadened my understanding of high-tech careers. It was awesome. Also, the food was great!” — Joe, 10th grade, Longview, Washington

 




“This program gave me a very impressive life long experience. I’ve learned a lot, I think I’ve grown up through this program.” — Jason, 10th grade, Albany, New York

SEMI High Tech U Application

Download application here.

In all states except Arizona, return completed applications to the SEMI Foundation at semifoundation@semi.org, or fax to 1-408-943-6952. You may also mail to:

SEMI Foundation
3081 Zanker Road
San Jose, CA 95134
For more information please call 408-943-7860.
In Arizona, fax applications to 480.731-8332, or mail to:

MATEC
4110 E. Wood Street, Suite 1
Phoenix, AZ 85040

For programs outside the United States, please contact the SEMI Foundation at semifoundation@semi.org for application instructions.

A résumé will be required on the last day of the HTU program. Download résumé template here. You should complete the résumé and bring it with you to the High Tech U program you are attending.

SEMI HTU Ambassador Opportunities

We encourage HTU graduates to come back to future HTU programs. We are looking for students who would like to help out. You can volunteer for one, two or three days. Please check our calendar and send your request to the HTU contacts listed above.

Reconnection Opportunities for HTU Grads

The SEMI Foundation wants to keep in touch with you. Please check the SEMI Foundation Calendar where we will list the next reconnection activity in your region. At these events, you get to hear from industry people, try new hands-on activities and meet new friends from all the HTU programs in your area.

 

  Picture slide shows are available on our Facebook page
  http://tinyurl.com/semihtu

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