Workforce Development

Workforce Development: Developing a Sustainable Talent Pipelines through Partnerships

SEMI VetWorks and US Chamber of Commerce Foundation: National Effort to Bridge the Gap for Military Talent

Wednesday, October 8, 2025

10:30am - 10:55am MT

Location: Workforce Development Pavilion Theater, North Hall, Lower Level, Expo Floor

Fireside Chat Speaker (WFD)(s)

Melinda Gomez

Manager, Workforce & Military Initiatives
SEMI Foundation
Oceanside, CA, United States

Session Slides
Tim Dekryger

Deputy Director -West, Hiring Our Heroes
US Chamber of Commerce Foundation
Norcross, GA, United States

Building a strong ecosystem to attract and engage the military community is the top priority for SEMI VetWorks. This fireside chat with the US Chamber of Commerce Foundation's Hiring Our Heroes initiative, we will outline the ways we are building awareness, training, and career pathways for members of the military community. Topics will include leveraging DOD SkillBridge, in person and virtual hiring events, and webinars and how this partnership is broadening the talent pool for the semiconductor industry.