1. 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

2. Our Goal Get kids excited about career opportunities in the high tech industry!

3. 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.

4. High Tech U Programs to Date 46 Institutes in the United States –Middle School 2 –High School32 –Teachers12 Over 1,400 participants Over 300,000 people influenced

5. High Tech U Team A Unique Model of Partnership Industry driven Parents Teachers and school districts Trade schools, community college and university cooperation and collaboration Communities and local government

6. 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

7. 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”

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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

11. 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….