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Our NY CREATES team was proud to attend SEMICON West this year, held in San Francisco from July 9-11. We were delighted to share our progress and collaborative efforts with our partners, highlighting our commitment to advancing the semiconductor industry. Check out the highlights:
Signing the MOU with SEMI
A significant highlight of our participation was the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with SEMI. This agreement underscores our dedication to promoting environmentally sustainable practices within the semiconductor industry. Together with SEMI, we aim to focus on joint development agreements and research programs that align with sustainable strategies, pushing the industry towards greener practices.
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Workforce Development Seminar
Our Human Resources leaders, Justin Rivers and William Bronner, delivered an impactful presentation titled “Finding and Keeping Talent: Creating Inclusive Recruitment and Retention Strategies” at the SEMICON West Workforce Development seminar. They shared essential workforce development strategies and provided valuable insights into the industry’s future.
Additionally, Justin and Will participated in an exclusive interview and Q&A session on the NY CREATES NanoChat Podcast with hosts Steve Ference and Jenn Tetrault. This session delved deeper into the workforce development strategies they presented at the seminar, offering listeners a comprehensive understanding of our initiatives.
Listen to the NY CREATES NanoChat Podcast HERE
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Podcast Discussions
Our Vice President of Strategies, Partnerships & New Ventures, and Chief Operating Officer, Paul Kelly along with SEMI’s Vice President of Sustainability Programs, Dr. Mousumi Bhat, were featured on a SEMI/3D InCites podcast with host Françoise von Trapp. They discussed the newly announced environmental sustainability MOU partnership between NY CREATES and SEMI and the critical role of the SEMI Climate Consortium in fostering sustainable practices in the semiconductor industry.
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Engaging with Our Community
Our NY CREATES team was delighted to engage with so many SEMICON West conference attendees this year, and shared insights about our company’s expanding chip capacity, advancing economic growth, and the future addition of the High NA EUV Lithography Center at the Albany NanoTech Complex. We also highlighted the world-class New York State ecosystem, our environmental sustainability partnership with SEMI, and our workforce development initiatives. We look forward to the innovative collaborations and in-depth conversations that will result from our participation at this premier microelectronics event.
3D InCites podcast host, Francoise von Trapp had the opportunity to speak with our NY CREATES‘ COO and VP of Strategies, Partnerships & New Ventures, Paul Kelly, and Mousumi Bhat, SEMI Americas VP of Sustainability Program at SEMICON West 2024. They spoke about the significance of the Semi Climate Consortium as well as the MOU partnership between NY CREATES and SEMI signed at the event, that promotes advancing initiatives that focus on environmental sustainability efforts from both organizations.
Listen to the 3D inCites Podcast HERE
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Looking Ahead
At NY CREATES, we remain committed to driving the semiconductor industry forward through sustainable practices, innovative partnerships, and workforce development. SEMICON West 2024 was a significant event, and we are excited about future opportunities and collaborations. Stay connected with us as we continue our journey towards a sustainable and innovative semiconductor industry.