Fremont Bank Foundation Sponsors SEMI High Tech U to Educate Silicon Valley High School Students on Career Opportunities
A $1000 Scholarship will be awarded by Fremont Bank to one deserving student.
- San Jose, CA (1888PressRelease) November 10, 2010 - Fremont Bank Foundation, a philanthropic arm of the Bay Area's Fremont Bank, is a proud recurring sponsor of the SEMI High Tech U-a three-day educational opportunity for 36 students from 11 Silicon Valley area high schools to learn about high tech concepts, financial literacy and exciting career opportunities, including banking.
Taking place on November 9-11 at San Jose State University, SEMI High Tech U is an industry-driven math- and science-based career exploration program produced and presented by the nonprofit SEMI Foundation-a charitable organization supporting education and career awareness in the fields of high technology-in partnership with co-sponsors KLA-Tencor, Novellus, Advantest, Horiba, Fremont Bank, and higher learning partner San Jose State University.
Since its inception in 2001, nearly 3,000 high school students have attended High Tech U at no cost to themselves, their parents, or their schools. The program engages students by showing them that high tech can be fun. Fremont Bank also presents a financial literacy session to provide the students with an informative overview of banking, saving and the importance of money management.
On the final day, SEMI High Tech U will conduct a graduation ceremony for the students. Each student will receive a graduation certificate, and a $1000 scholarship will be awarded by Fremont Bank.
About Fremont Bank
Fremont Bank (www.fremontbank.com) is the leading full-service community bank in Northern California. Founded in 1964, Fremont Bank is one of the oldest independent family owned and managed banks in the region and focuses on personalized service for individuals and businesses. It serves communities through 19 branches and seven additional ATMs throughout the Greater Bay Area. Exceptional client service is the cornerstone of Fremont Bank's business. Accommodation of customer needs in a friendly, personal atmosphere characterizes the Bank's culture.
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