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Careers in a High-Tech World

Have your children or students wondered what it would be like to have careers in the semiconductor industry? Our Careers in a High-Tech World program helps students learn what it’s like to have a career at Micron.

Experience a day in the life at Micron

Students can visit Micron in real life or virtually for a day. Based on career interests, they’re matched with professionals who show students where they work, share job details, answer questions and let students experience a “day in the life” at Micron – including lunch. Lunch is provided, and experts answer students’ questions.

Students must register for the Careers in a High-Tech World program, which is offered at a few of Micron’s sites, and virtually. 

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Types of Careers in a High-Tech World  

Engineering and science

If your students are interested in innovation and theories of how things can be done, consider this option.

 

Career fields:

 

Electrical, mechanical, chemical, industrial, computer or software engineering; materials, data or computer science; chemistry; physics

 

This pathway typically requires bachelor’s, master’s or doctoral degrees.

Manufacturing and process

If your students are interested in creating processes and understanding how things work, consider this option.

 

Career fields:

 

Manufacturing, equipment, process, lab, facilities

 

This pathway can include apprenticeships, associate or bachelor’s degrees, and advancement from technician to engineer.

Skilled labor and trades

If your students like moving around, working with their hands and engaging with a variety of daily tasks, consider this option.

 

Career fields:

 

Electrical, HVAC, piping systems, machine tooling, mechatronics, welding

 

This pathway can include apprenticeships, associate degrees, skilled trade certifications or relevant experience.

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Frequently asked questions

The Micron Foundation offers the Careers in a High-Tech World program at no cost to all registered students and education chaperones.

Careers in a High-Tech World is for high school students who have registered for the program. If you have specific questions on student eligibility, contact k-12programs@micron.com.

Students should bring their curiosity. Lunch is provided, and we work to accommodate food sensitivities and allergies. Students are welcome to bring backpacks, small bags and personal items upon request, but these need to be coordinated with Micron staff.

We recommend students wear clothing appropriate to school or the workplace. We also encourage comfortable close-toed shoes for walking.

The program is one day, and typically ends with the school day.

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The Micron Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Private Nonoperating Foundation. The IRS Form 990 is an annual information return.

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