Talent Strategies for the Semiconductor Industry: Are the Americas Ready?
February 27, 2024 | 12:00 PM — 1:00 PM EST

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Fragomen invites you to attend an engaging and informative webcast where we will delve into crucial discussions surrounding the scarcity of talent faced by numerous companies in the Americas, and specifically, those in the semiconductor industry. This webcast will provide valuable insights into the collaborative efforts between governments, universities, and the semiconductor industry to attract, retain, and develop talent.
Key Program Highlights:
- A look at the current semiconductor landscape across the US, Canada and Latin America and the competition to attract and retain talent
- The evolving role of universities in collaboration with governments and the semiconductor industry
- How universities are contributing towards the development of a talent management pipeline for the industry
We hope you can join us for this insightful discussion and encourage you to submit your questions in advance via the registration form.
Speakers:
Our distinguished panel of speakers includes professionals from Fragomen, universities in the United States and Mexico, as well as government officials from Canada and Costa Rica who are at the forefront of developing sustainable plans to protect the future of the industry.
Jill Bloom, Partner, Fragomen, Phoenix, AZ
Dr. Ricardo Buitrago, Associate Research Professor, Strategy and International Management, EGADE Business School, Tecnológico de Monterrey
Octavio Heredia, Director, Global Outreach & Extended Education, Ira A. Fulton Schools of Engineering, Arizona State University
Chris Rickett, Director of Economic Growth, Culture and Entrepreneurship, City of Markham, Ontario, Canada
Indiana Trejos, Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and President of the National Trade Facilitation Council of Costa Rica
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