PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Post High
We believe in continuing to support our students after they graduate high school to help them be successful. We provide support for developing employment and career goals, entering and succeeding in college, as well as financial literacy and basic life skills..
SEMICONDUCTOR TECHNICIAN
TRAINING PROGRAM
SPACE IS LIMITED. APPLICATION CLOSES: APRIL 30, 2025. CLASS ENROLLMENT CONFIRMATION: MAY 9, 2025
may 16 - 30, 2025
PCC OPPORTUNITY CENTER
4299 NE KILLINGSWORTH ST
PORTLAND, OR 97218
Course Description: This is an intensive, short-term, fast-paced, in-person training that combines topic-based presentations and hands-on lab activities to develop subject matterknowledge and technical skills related to semiconductor manufacturing.
It introduces semiconductor manufacturing concepts, processes, and hands-onapplication.
Technical topics covered include safety, cleanroom protocols, electrical systems,schematics, hand tools, component assembly, pneumatics/hydraulics, vacuumtechnology, and problem solving. In addition to technical skills, this training also develops essential skills valued byemployers.
Course Outcomes
Understand how the skills covered in this training are relevant to careers in semiconductor manufacturing.
Describe basic semiconductor manufacturing concepts and processes.
Use safety protocols and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to avoid workplace injury.
Understand the importance of cleanrooms in a semiconductor manufacturing environment.
Explain basic electrical principles.
Measure the electrical characteristics of an electrical circuit.
Explain basic pneumatic principles. Use schematic diagrams to trace circuits.
Reading, interpreting, and performing steps in written procedures.
Demonstrate proper use of torque wrenches and tightening of fasteners.
Use hand tools and fasteners to safely and adequately assemble and disassemble mechanical fittings.
Describe basic vacuum concepts used in semiconductor manufacturing.
Develop essential skills valued by industry employers: Apply key communication skills; demonstrate critical thinking skills; operate collaboratively in a team setting; apply appropriate problem-solving models to troubleshoot technical problems.
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Our Post-High Programs
Youth Potential Realized (YPR) Scholarship Program
The Self Enhancement Inc. Scholarship program was established to bridge the gap between high school & post-secondary success so that every child has the necessary support to become a positive contributing community member. The SEI scholarship program is for the benefit of Self Enhancement Inc In-School program students pursuing an associates, bachelor or master’s degree, or a technical/professional certificate. These include persons who are: graduating high school age and who are entering a college, university, or trade school and/or the workforce for the first time.
Life Has Options (LHO) Apprenticeship Program
The Self Enhancement Inc. Professional Apprenticeship Program builds relationships with companies throughout the region to provide opportunities for young adults. Self Enhancement supports youth entering professional trades by providing them with a point person or liaison who works alongside them and in collaboration with the partner company. This liaison helps to ensure the young professional’s success by maintaining regular meetings with the youth and partner company and creating an Individual Success Plan with the youth to map out their personalized goals and strategies each year. Self Enhancement is also able to provide client assistance resources to reduce barriers for the youth, such as transportation or childcare, and allow them to thrive at work.
Leadership
Program
The Self Enhancement Inc. Leadership program is designed to allow students the opportunity to participate in life skills development programming, foundations of leadership, effective time management, SMART goals setting, financial literacy, college and career exploration opportunities, and tools and skills for resisting negative peer pressure.
