Growing the Talent Pool
Singapore Semiconductor Leadership Accelerator Programme — Run 8
SSLA Run 8 graduates enjoying a celebratory champagneThe Singapore Semiconductor Leadership Accelerator (SSLA) is designed to inspire technical and business leaders to continue creating revolutionary possibilities with semiconductors. It was conceived as part of the...
How AI is Transforming the Semiconductor Industry and Impacting University Students
The world is changing rapidly, and the way we live and work is evolving with every passing day. One of the biggest drivers of this change is artificial intelligence (AI), which has disrupted several industries, including the semiconductor industry. AI is transforming...
BT — New ambassador programme to draw young talent to semiconductor industry
The initiatives address one of SSIA’s top priorities of building a robust pipeline of talent in the electronic sector, says executive director of SSIA Ang Wee Seng.TO attract more young talent to Singapore’s semiconductor sector, major companies will mentor young...
Passing it Forward with Youths for Youths — SAY Youth Ambassador Interviews
The Semiconductor Active Youth (SAY) Ambassador Programme is a one-year programme meant to create a robust pipeline of young talent for the semiconductor industry, working in close partnership with both Institutes of Higher Learning (Polytechnics and Universities) and...
Will the Semiconductor “Boom and Bust” Depend on Talent Instead of Sales?
Everyone in the semiconductor industry can agree that the past two years have been nothing like what we have ever seen before. It has always been one of the most volatile industries, with periods of soaring demand followed by periods of drought. But the laws to which...
Why You Should Still Consider a Career in the Semiconductor Sector
After going through a period of uncertainty earlier this year, the semiconductor sector is now back on track for rapid growth. Learn more about the sector in Singapore, and what roles are available. Singapore has a growing and vibrant electronics industry that...
Summer Camp — IC Design Your Future
Back in July, the IC Design Committee proudly brought the inaugural Summer Camp — IC Design Your Future to the students. This is in partnership with NTU, NUS and SUTD; and strongly supported by EDB. It was a 3-Days immersive program from 20 to 22 July 2022, which gave...
Applied Materials Teams Up with SIT to Support a Future-Ready Semiconductor Workforce
Mr Brian Tan, Regional President and Vice President, Applied Global Services and Prof Chua Kee Chaing, SIT President, signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop and implement learning programmes for Applied Materials employees, to support a future-ready...
Allyship for an Inclusive Workplace
Diverse and inclusive cultures are providing companies with a competitive edge over their peers, concluded The Wall Street Journal in their ranking of S&P500 companies for diversity and inclusion. This makes a strong case for promoting diversity, equity, and...
Voices of semiconductor young talents – the building blocks of our Smart Nation
Singapore’s Smart Nation initiative is about harnessing technology to stay ahead as a global city, and to improve lives and livelihoods. In the nationwide effort, backed by government, corporations and citizens, the semiconductor industry plays a crucial role. We put...