February 27, 2026
[PDS] Professional Development Seminar
—Organized by SEMI Silicon Valley Chapter
—Collaboration with University of California, Santa Cruz
This IN-PERSON seminar features an agenda that will help students meet the demands of today's high tech workforce and be successful in their careers.
Time
9:45 am - 4:00 pm PDT
Location
University of California, Santa Cruz
Stevenson Event Center
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
United States
SEMI Professional Development Seminar—Connecting College Students to the Semiconductor Industry
Learn about career opportunities in high tech and acquire valuable, practical information that will help you choose career directions and plan for your success.
Come learn about careers in the semiconductor industry at the SEMI Professional Development Seminar hosted by UC Santa Cruz.
- Listen to professionals in the industry talk about their roles and find out how to prepare for jobs in the Semiconductors Industry.
- Discover semiconductor job opportunities you didn't know existed (internship and entry-level) and how you can prepare for them through job searches, interviews, resumes, and more.
- Meet with professionals and executives during our speed mentoring, mock interview, and networking sessions.
All majors are welcome! Students with a background in Engineering, Computer Science, Chemistry, Physics, Math, Data Science, and Business are strongly encouraged to attend.
- Enjoy free food, free swag, and giveaways.
- Students can come and go.
EVENT is FREE but registration is required. Register by February 20!
Agenda
Students Check-In
Welcome Remarks & Introduction to SEMI
Faculty Welcome
Industry Talk—Silicon Catalyst
Semiconductor 101 + Exploring Semiconductor Career Pathways
Ask Me Anything: Transitioning from Academia to the Semiconductor Job Market—PANEL Discussion with Recent Grads
Personal Branding + Resume Best Practices
Perfect Your Pitch & Interview Like a Pro: Tell Your Story & Land a Semiconductor Job
Job Opportunities & Job Openings
Networking, PLUS Raffle Prizes, Gift Cards, Giveaways!
Adjourn
Registration
Attendance is free, but registration is required. Please complete the registration form if you wish to attend and to join our mailing list for future industry programs.
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