IEEE-USA Livestream Webinar: Mastering the Modern Job Market: The Power of IEEE Microcredentials
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In a competitive global market, specific skills are becoming in-demand for entry-level roles into emerging tech fields like semiconductor production and advanced manufacturing. As a result, some companies are shifting toward skills-based hiring, prioritizing specific competencies over traditional diplomas. To stay ahead, you need a way to develop skills employers are seeking and validate your expertise in emerging technologies.
Join us for our webinar where we’ll explore the strategic advantage of skills-based microcredentials and how to bridge the gap between your current experience and the high-demand roles of tomorrow.
What You’ll Learn:
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Strategic Advantage: How microcredentials can validate your skills so potential employers know what you can do.
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Pathway Mapping: Real-world examples of using microcredentials to pivot into emerging tech fields through skilling, upskilling, and reskilling.
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Employer’s Perspective: Direct insights into what skill sets hiring managers want to see for emerging tech roles.
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Kayla Henneberry, IEEE-USA | k.henneberry@ieee.org
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- Starts 14 March 2026 04:00 PM UTC
- Ends 16 April 2026 01:00 PM UTC
- No Admission Charge
Speakers
Jennifer Fong
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Melanie Booth
Scott Holman
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Scott Holman is the Vice President of Human Resources and General Administration for Amkor Technology Arizona. With over 35 years of experience, he has held executive roles at TSMC Arizona, where he led all Human Resources and General Affair functions, and at Micron as the Global Human Resources Director. Scott also spent 22 years at Intel in various operational roles, but primarily in Human Resources. Known for his strong track record in developing global organizations, he excels in strategic planning, workforce planning, and organizational effectiveness. Scott is adept at building and developing global teams and is recognized for his ability to develop employees, optimize talent, and foster high morale and engagement.
Scott is a Veteran of the United States Air Force and holds a master’s degree in management, with and emphasis in Human Resources Development from Webster University.
Kathy Hayashi
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Kathy Herring Hayashi has been involved in the semiconductor industry her entire career — developing, deploying and analyzing advanced software tools instrumental in the creation of computer and mobile phone chips. At Unisys Corporation, she was involved in research and development for advanced in-house CAD software tools. After transitioning to Cadence Design Systems, these tools were incorporated into leading edge EDA solutions. As Director at Syntricity, she led pioneering efforts in web hosted semiconductor yield solutions. Later, at Qualcomm Inc., she optimized semiconductor workflows in global engineering environments.
She served on the 2023–2024 IEEE Board of Directors, IEEE-USA Board, and IEEE Member Geographic Activities Board, and now serves on the Board of Governors for IEEE-HKN, championing the next generation of technology leaders. Kathy delivered presentations at the OECD’s Semiconductor Informal Exchange Network, participated in a U.S. congressional briefing panel, and was invited to the Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity (APEP) summit.
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