<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">Hi Labnet members!  This may be most relevant to California/NV/AZ institutions, but we have also had participants travel from <i>far</i> abroad for the below trainings.</div></div><div class="gmail_quote gmail_quote_container"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div><div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"><br></div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">Please share with anyone interested in entering the semicondcutor industry/fab.</div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">No pre-requisites, meaning non-students, upskilling, re-skilling are all applicable.</div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">-- Demis</div></div><div><br></div><div><br>UCSB Professional and Continuing Education (<span>PaCE</span>), in partnership with the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI)<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"></span>, SB City College, and the UCSB NanoFabrication Facility, is offering Semiconductor Manufacturing courses this summer, designed for every stage of a professional's journey. </div><div><br></div><div>Space is limited, so we encourage you to share this with colleagues, employees, or anyone interested in entering or advancing in the semiconductor industry.</div><div><a href="https://www.professional.ucsb.edu/semiconductor-manufacturing" target="_blank">https://www.professional.ucsb.edu/semiconductor-manufacturing</a></div><div><br>_____________________________<br><br><b>Introduction to the Semiconductor Ecosystem</b> </div><div><i><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">2hr, </span>Online | Asynchronous<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"></span></i><br>New to the field? This self-paced online course breaks down how semiconductor devices are manufactured and highlights critical technical roles, from assemblers and operators to technicians and engineers. Real-world examples from the California Central Coast, a world-leading region in semiconductor research and manufacturing, bring the content to life.</div><div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">Enroll here: <a href="https://enroll.professional.ucsb.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=35433569" target="_blank">https://enroll.professional.ucsb.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=35433569</a></div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">(Available now)</div><br><br><b>Cleanroom Technician </b><br><i><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">1 week in-person: </span>August 10-14, 2026<span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"></span> | Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm</i><br>Ready to get hands-on? This course combines classroom lectures with 27-hours of hands-on processing in the CNSI cleanroom at UCSB. Participants will process two semiconductor wafers, learn proper documentation, and gain exposure to statistical process control. No prior cleanroom experience required.</div><div><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">More info + enrollment here: </span><a href="https://enroll.professional.ucsb.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=35433606" target="_blank">https://enroll.professional.ucsb.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=35433606</a><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small"> </span><br><br><b>Microchip Fabrication I</b><br><i><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">3 weeks</span></i><i><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif"> in-person</span></i><i><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">: </span>June 22 - July 10, 2026 | Mon-Fri, 9am-1pm</i><br>A 60-hour deep dive into lithography, growth, etching, metallization, and more. Ideal for those new to the field or looking to upskill, participants leave with practical experience and a strong foundation in microfabrication applicable to semiconductors, aerospace, automotive, and beyond.</div><div><div style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">Enroll here: <a href="https://enroll.professional.ucsb.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=39181435" target="_blank">https://enroll.professional.ucsb.edu/search/publicCourseSearchDetails.do?method=load&courseId=39181435</a></div><br>______________________________<br><br>We encourage you to share this opportunity with companies & employees who could benefit from upskilling, as well as individuals in your network who are exploring careers in the semiconductor industry. </div><div>We have seen a number of participants enter the semicon workforce from completely unrelated fields!</div><div><br>Learn more and enroll today:<br><a href="https://www.professional.ucsb.edu/semiconductor-manufacturing" target="_blank">https://www.professional.ucsb.edu/semiconductor-manufacturing</a><br><br>Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or would like additional information about any of the programs.<br><br><span class="gmail_default" style="font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small">Thanks!</span></div></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font size="4" face="georgia, serif">-- Demis</font></div><div><br></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:"times new roman",serif"><font size="4">----------------------------------------</font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><i style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"><font size="4">     Process Group Manager</font></i><br></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:"times new roman",serif"><font size="4"> <font color="#1155cc"><a href="https://www.nanotech.ucsb.edu/" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank"><i>UCSB Nanofabrication Facility</i></a></font></font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136);font-family:"times new roman",serif"><font size="4">         <a href="https://wiki.nanotech.ucsb.edu/wiki/Demis_D._John" style="color:rgb(17,85,204)" target="_blank">Demis' Contact Info</a></font></div><div style="color:rgb(136,136,136)"><div style="font-family:"times new roman",serif"><font size="4">----------------------------------------</font></div></div><br></div></div></div></div>
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