Through conferences, grants, and other mechanisms, the SEMI Foundation has been trying to fill the increasing number of semiconductor jobs in California.
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Fresh off earning a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, Abigail Nguyen noticed a plethora of Bay Area job openings at semiconductor companies.
The recent UC Berkeley grad didn’t feel confident applying for roles at those companies, though. She figured she had a knowledge gap that would be a barrier to landing a job in the industry.
But then a friend convinced her to attend the SEMICON West conference in San Francisco, which was free for students.
