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SEMI Foundation�SCAN Arizona

SEMI Foundation�Nick Irigoyen, Project Manager �nirigoyen@semi.org

SEMI Foundation�Perla DeBaggis, Sr. Specialist�pdebaggis@semi.org

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THE FOUNDATION’S MISSION

The SEMI Foundation’s mission is to support economic opportunity for workers and the sustained growth of the microelectronics industry. We accomplish this by clearing pathways for job-seekers and creating tools for semiconductor companies to attract, develop, and retain skilled workforces.

�One essential element of this mission: supporting education and career awareness in the field of high technology. We do so by connecting students, young professionals, and companies—ensuring we positively impact parents and teachers along the way.

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THE FOUNDATION’S VISION

Our vision is a thriving microelectronics industry with a highly skilled workforce in all levels of leadership and management. Here’s how we march toward that goal:

Develop science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) skill development programs for middle school, high school, and university students.
Connect companies with communities.
Develop programs for educators, veterans, women, and other adults looking to re-skill and up-skill their talents.

We are extremely proud of our efforts so far:

8,200+ participants

1250+ teachers reached

950+ industry volunteers

12,500+ hours volunteered

258 programs delivered

16 hosting states

11 hosting countries

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The SEMI Career and Apprenticeship Network (SCAN) Arizona

SCAN Arizona is building Registered Apprenticeship Programs and raising the semiconductor and microelectronics industry’s image and awareness across Arizona’s booming “Silicon Desert.” As Arizona invests in becoming a global semiconductor hub, SCAN is playing a crucial role by developing an expanded and skilled future workforce ready to meet the demands of this rapidly growing industry.

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HTU IN THE CLASSROOM

As part of this outreach program, we bring HTU to the classroom with a specific set of goals:

Tailored, engaging, hands-on curriculum specific to our industry
Direct connections from classroom to local companies
Low cost per student, modular
Connection with larger SEMI and workforce development partnership (WFDP) work, such as the Industry Image & Awareness campaign
Integration with existing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs

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Upcoming Events for Teachers & Students

Apprenticeship 101 – April 22, 2025

Semiconductor Adventure Day – May 16, 2025

SEMICON Jr – October 7, 2025

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Thank you!

SEMI Foundation�Nick Irigoyen, Project Manager �nirigoyen@semi.org

SEMI Foundation�Perla DeBaggis, Sr. Specialist�pdebaggis@semi.org