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42 PCB007 MAGAZINE I APRIL 2019 dustry. Some readers may conclude that you're walking that line between technical knowledge and talent recruiting. Is that an accurate as- sessment? Sandoval: SEMI is not recruiting talent but con- necting talent! We recruit talent to our pro- grams that offer SEMI members opportuni- ties to connect. SEMI is focusing on teaching students professional skills and giving them knowledge on career paths available to them in the industry. Another thing I remind mem- bers is that companies hire from a variety of college majors, not just STEM disciplines. I'm happy to take mentors and volunteers from all business departments because we are going to need HR personnel, data analysts, etc. Johnson: Support functions from the industry. Sandoval: Exactly. Johnson: When a student finishes the mentor- ing program and is ready to go out into the in- dustry, what's your vision for their takeaway? Sandoval: Students will see our industry with a new lens. Like my brother, they will walk away from our programs with a positive perception of our industry, new connections, and an inter- est in previously-overlooked career paths. After partici- pating in our programs, stu- dents will be better prepared and connected. Once stu- dents meet the people doing amazing, innovative things, they will realize joining us will give them the opportu- nity to shape the future of technology and innovation. Johnson: Thank you, Cris- tina. This has been very en- lightening. Sandoval: Thank you. PCB007