The
California Institute of Nanotechnology’s mission is
to conduct research and development and provide
professional education
and training in the frontier of nanotechnology to meet
the needs of the emerging industry for the benefit of
the society.
The
California Institute of Nanotechnology conducts advanced
& applied research in nanotechnology to help solve major
problems facing mankind such as diseases, shortage of
energy and global environmental issues.
With our
expertise and a large network of world class
collaborators focusing a broad spectrum of nanosciences
and nanotechnology, we provide
business and advanced
technical consulting services to a number
large multinational corporations around the world.
California
Institute of Nanotechnology serves as the central hub to
manage a number of projects such as:
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Conducting advanced R&D in nanomaterials,
nanobiotechnology, nanoscale thin film solar cell
systems.
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Studying
societal & environmental impact of converging
technologies
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Developing policy and
investment initiatives for nanotech and clean tech
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Developing international curricula for workforce
training in nanotech and clean tech industry.
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Providing education & workforce training to help
dislocated workers in California to have high
skilled jobs in the industry;
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Facilitating venture investment for start-up
companies.
Certified Nanotechnology & Clean Technology
Professional
in San Jose
The Certified
Nanotechnology & Clean Technology Professional Program
will be offered in a 6 week accelerated program and a 13
week program:
1. An accelerated 6-week intensive training, Monday to
Thursday, 1:30 PM to 6:00 PM on June 2 to July 11, 2008 at our
training facility in San
Jose. Lab work will be conducted on Saturday from 9:00
AM-1:00 PM.
A brochure and training schedule
for the 6 week accelerated program can be downloaded
here.
2. A 13-week training
from June 28 to September 27, 2008 in San Jose. This is
an intensive week-end professional, including Industry
Seminar on Thursday 11:30 AM- 1:30 PM and
Saturday from
9:00 AM- 5:30 PM
The
intensive program is designed to train the participants
for professional jobs with an opportunity for advancement
in the high growth industries of nanotechnology and
clean technology. The certificate classroom/lab training
courses will equip you to enter into the emerging
nanotech and clean tech industries. Students will be expected to
demonstrate their acquired knowledge through problem
solving, group discussions, and project development.
In
addition to classroom learning and group project
research assignment, students are expected to
participate in industry seminars which will be held on
Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Prerequisite:
a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Art, Sciences or
Engineering) or equivalent with at least 3 years of working experience.
Course Schedule
The 6 week accelerated program:
Click here for more information on daily
class schedule for the
6 week program- June 2- July 11, 2008.
A 4 page
brochure and class schedule can be downloaded here.
Click here
for
class schedule for the
6 week program
starting July 28- September 4, 2008
The
13-week program:
Click here the
class
schedule for the 13 week program- June 28- September
27, 2008
A
4-page brochure and class schedule can be downloaded
here.
Location
Corporate Headquarters
California Institute of Nanotechnology
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Registration
http://www.cinano.com/registration.htm
Apprenticeship in Nanotech &
Clean Tech
8 Weeks Classroom & Paid on the
Job Training
The Apprenticeship in
Nanotechnology & Clean Technology will be offered on
June 2 to July 25, 2008 at our training facility in San
Jose.
This intensive program is designed to train a select
number of college graduates for technician jobs in the
high growth industries of nanotechnology and clean
technology. The first phase of the Apprenticeship
program is 8 weeks of formal classroom style learning at
our San Jose location to equip you with basic scientific
principles and hands on training with a Scanning
Electron Microscope. Upon completion of the
classes, we will setup placement in an one year paid on
the job training with one of our partnering Silicon
Valley Nanotech or Clean tech companies. Salaries will
be
approximately 85% of the
market value
and partially subsidized
by the U.S. Department of Labor.
In addition to classroom learning and group project
research assignment, students are expected to
participate in industry seminars which will be held on
Thursdays at 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM.
Contact hours:
20 hours per week over 8 weeks with a total of 160
contact hours including lectures, research assignment,
group discussion, and lab work on learning how to use a
Scanning Electron Microscope and lab techniques in the
micro/nano fabrication.
Prerequisite:
a 4 year degree (Bachelor of Sciences or Engineering).
Course Schedule
June 2- July 25, 2008
Class will meet
Monday through Thursday,
1:30 PM - 6:00 PM.
Location
Corporate Headquarters
California Institute of
Nanotechnology
1290 Parkmoor Avenue
San Jose, CA 95126
Registration
Please complete the
online form and
submit the follow documents to
apprentice@cinano.com or fax to 408-280-6255.
Qualified applicants will be contacted via phone or
email to schedule an assessment test and an interview.
Required Documents
Resume
Transcripts
Copy of Diploma
