Diversity Through Veteran Hiring

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

3:30 PM - 3:55 PM PDT

Location: Workforce Development Theater, Moscone North, Exhibition Level, Hall F

Speaker (WFD Pavilion)(s)

Kate W. Alcott

Director
NYCREATES/SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Albany, NY, United States
Melinda Gomez, MPA

Manager of Veteran Initiatives
SEMI Foundation

Session Slides

The U.S. military is the most diverse organization in the country. Transitioning from the military to civilian work can be confusing and challenging. Often, veterans are unaware of opportunities in the semiconductor eco-system and how skills gained during military service are ideally suited for a career in microelectronics. How do employers reach this diverse and skilled talent pool and how do companies become not just military ready, but military friendly