Young Professional Network – Nurturing Future Leaders at ASMPT
ASMPT nurtures its young talent, fosters a culture of innovation and prepares the next generation of leaders to tackle future challenges in the semiconductor and electronics manufacturing industry. The ASMPT Young Professional Network (YPN) has been initiated as part of this commitment. This vibrant community of employees up to 25 years old has been designed to foster connections, exchange ideas, and build bridges across departments. This initiative aims to discover and nurture young talent, promoting both professional growth and personal development through monthly workshops and activities.
The YPN provides a platform for young professionals to engage in both work-related and leisure activities. These range from professional development workshops on topics such as personality types and time management to recreational outings such as laser tag, climbing, and bowling. This balanced programme of events is designed to offer a range of activities to suit different interests and schedules. This year’s highlights included a Change Management training session led by Helena van de Ven, ASMPT’s Director Transformational Change. This session provided participants with essential skills to navigate and drive change effectively. The training focused on key elements of change management, including awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement, equipping young professionals with practical strategies and tools for implementing impactful change.
Another significant event was a meeting between the Young Professionals and Josef Ernst, CEO of SMT Solutions. This session provided a unique opportunity for next-generation innovators to gain insights directly from top leadership. Josef Ernst shared his personal career journey, emphasising the importance of excellence and seizing opportunities. The young professionals participated actively in discussions about sustainability initiatives, enhancing ASMPT’s external visibility, personal development opportunities, and innovative communication strategies to engage youth.