The Value of a Veteran in the Workforce: A Conversation Led by TEL US Chairman Larry Smith

Tuesday, July 12, 2022

1:30pm – 2:20pm

Location: Keynote Stage, North Hall, Room 24

Moderator(s)

Larry Smith

Chairman of the Board
TEL US, TX, United States

Panelist(s)

Paul E. Funk, II

Commanding General
US Army Training and Doctrine Command
Ann Kelleher, PhD

Executive Vice President and General Manager of Technology Development
Intel
Shari Liss

Executive Director
SEMI Foundation
Katie Maloney

Business Line Manager
Edwards
Ajit Manocha

President & CEO
SEMI

Veterans have skills, competencies, and experiences that make them excellent candidates for careers in the microelectronics workforce. However, many veterans are either unaware of the industry or do not have insight into how their skills translate to the quality jobs available to them within microelectronics. At the same time, many companies are eager to hire veterans but are unable to connect with them. As the world's major chipmakers invest billions of dollars to boost manufacturing capacity, this is an exciting time of great opportunity for people of all walks of life to join the industry. At this session, hear how industry, military and association partnerships are addressing this talent pipeline opportunity by recognizing, recruiting, and retaining veterans.