What is SEMI High Tech U?

A fun, interactive experience for students and teachers that exposes them to

potential careers in the semiconductor and microelectronics industry

Our Goal

Get kids excited about

career opportunities

in the high tech industry!

Key Messages

• Stay in school!

• The more math and science courses completed, the more prepared you will be for a future in technology.

• Social and business skills are as important as technical skills.

• Success and confidence are within you.

High Tech U Programs to Date

• 46 Institutes in the United States – Middle School 2– High School 32– Teachers 12

• Over 1,400 participants

• Over 300,000 people influenced

High Tech U TeamA Unique Model of Partnership

• Industry driven

• Parents

• Teachers and school districts

• Trade schools, community college and university cooperation and collaboration

• Communities and local government

Why AZ students should participate

• To connect math and science to real world applications

• To explore career opportunities with industry professionals

• To assess their skills and investigate education pathways to reach goals

• To find out about college opportunities

• AND HTU Meets 11 out of 12 AZ state standards

Student Recruitment Profile

– Good to average student– Demonstrates interest or aptitude in math,

science and or technology– Agrees to attend all three days– Parent or guardian participation– Usually sophomores

– We like students who have the potential to do well in a math and science based career, and have not yet realized the “possibilities”

Program Overview

• Day One– Hands on science, math and technology related

activities at industry site• Day Two

– Visit to local college or university– more hands-on activities

• Day Three– Soft skill development, interviewing, graduation

Current Plans for HTU in Phoenix

•Four programs per year starting 2007

•Local Industry Sponsors and Supporters• Intel, ST Microelectronics, Avnet,

Advantest, ASML, Air Products, Freescale, On Semiconductor, ……

•Current schools participating• Gilbert, Hamilton, Mesa

•Future areas targeted – four quadrants

Overall Program Results

•Did High Tech U impact your career plans? 76%•Did High Tech U impact knowledge of

educational course choices? 85%•Did High Tech U increase your knowledge of the

microelectronics industry? 78%•As a result of HTU (alumni data)

• 45% took more coursework in math and science• 28% will go into engineering careers• 24% have technology related jobs and internships

Teacher and Counselor Involvement

•Join the High Tech U AZ team

• Become the contact in your school• Observe a High Tech U program • Take High Tech U curriculum and activities back into

your classroom• Attend High Tech U for teachers….