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European Chips Skills Academy Launches Summer School in Italy to Promote Microelectronics Industry Careers
May 16, 2024 | SEMIEstimated reading time: 1 minute
University students will connect with professors to explore semiconductor learning paths and employment opportunities at the European Chip Skills Academy Summer School, August 18-23, 2024 in Bologna, Italy. Supported by SEMI and held in collaboration with AENEAS, EPoSS, and Inside, the event is integral to the European Chips Skills Academy, an EU-funded project coordinated by SEMI Europe. The event will be held at the University Residential Centre, University of Bologna, Bertinoro, Italy. Registration is open.
The ECS Academy, funded through the Erasmus+ program, aims to foster dialogue, strategic planning, and actionable steps to help grow the microelectronics industry workforce.
The Summer School will serve as a key initiative of the ECS Academy for 2024, offering insights into current microelectronics technologies and anticipated future applications across the semiconductor value chain.
Summer School Key Topics
- Semiconductor Technology
- Integrated Circuits Design
- Digital Systems and Embedded Intelligence
- Integration, including Packaging and MEMS Technology
Other Event Highlights
- Networking Reception – Meet with peers and industry experts to explore semiconductor industry career paths.
- Meet like-minded students – Interact with peers with similar interests and motivations.
- Explore Bologna: Admire the city’s unique architecture, and in particular the red tiled rooftops.
Enrollment Criteria
The initiative is designed for STEM undergraduates’ students in the following categories:
- Preparing to declare a graduate degree major
- Considering to pursue a master’s degree
- Attending or currently enrolled in a university based in EU Member States and specified countries associated to the program
The Summer School will be complimentary. Some participants may qualify for a travel reimbursement of up to 600 EUR.
Student selection will be based on the applicant’s CV, a motivation letter, recommendation letters, and academic transcripts. The selection process will take into account gender and geographical balance to ensure diverse student backgrounds.
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