ASIAN FAMILY CENTER (AFC) FUNDRAISER - MARCH 25, 2010
Asian Family Center (AFC) is a non-profit, culturally specific organization that serves primarily Asian & Pacific Islander (API) families in the Portland metropolitan areas. AFC works with API families to become self-sufficient and also helps with the resettlement of newly arrived API immigrants and refugees. This year, AFC is raising money to buy a new building.

Please support our local API community and join us for AFC's fundraiser on Thursday, March 25th, 2010 from 7-9 pm at East India Co. Grill and Bar. This fundraiser is being hosted by Oriented -- a global network of API professionals. The proceeds from food, drinks, and raffle prizes will benefit AFC.

Date:    Thursday, March 25th
Time:    7-9 pm
Place:    East India Co. Grill and Bar, 821SW 11th Ave
             Portland, OR 97205
             (503) 227-8815
Cost:     $5.00 with RSVP; $10 without an RSVP
RSVP:     Please visit oriented.com to rsvp for the 3/25/10 event. Membership with Oriented is free.

Contact Jeanice Chieng at jeanicechieng@yahoo.com or call (503) 382-7640 for more information.

SEMI HIGH TECH U - MARCH 22, 23 & 24, 2010
Female high school students aged 15 – 17 years of age are invited to attend a FREE, three-day career exposure program hosted by Intel, PCC Rock Creek, SolarWorld and Applied Materials. SEMI High Tech U is a three-day, career exploration program sponsored by the high-tech industry. Modules have a STEM (science, technology, engineering and/or math) focus and are all hands-on. Each instructor discusses the pathway they took to their job and is available to discuss career options.

This program is sponsored by Intel, Applied Materials and SolarWorld. The total cost of this program is paid for by industry and is FREE to participants. Each module is taught by an industry professional at an industry site which provides a real-world relevance of math, science and technology. Here are some program highlights;

WHAT: SEMI High Tech U - A three-day career exploration program for high school level students. This program was developed in Oregon in 2001 and this will be the 100th!!

WHEN: Monday, March 22 through Wednesday, March 24, 2010 (first three days of Oregon’s “spring break”)

WHERE: Monday, March 22 at Intel, Jones Farm Campus, Hillsboro; Tuesday, March 23 at PCC Rock Creek; Wednesday, March 24 at SolarWorld, Hillsboro

COST: FREE; all costs are generously paid for by our industry spon sors

WHO SHOULD APPLY: girls aged 15 – 17 years of age with average or better grades and excellent attendance (must agree to attend all three days of the program)

HOW TO APPLY: there are two ways to apply:
1. Click here to download, print and mail the application to address listed on it.
2. Online at: www.semi.org/foundation

QUESTIONS: contact the local program director, Leslie Tugman at: 503.312.9275 or Leslie@TugmanWRI.com

VIEW A VIDEO: If you would like to view a quick four-minute video that shows you High Tech U and how it works, please log on to: www.semi.org/foundation and click on: View HTU overview video (lower right hand of screen).

PROGRAM DETAILS: Program Agenda, Flyer & Application

Leslie Tugman
Director, SEMI High Tech U
President, WorkForce Resources, Inc.
503.312.9275
Leslie@TugmanWRI.com