Biden touts progress of CHIPS Act one year later amid talent gap concerns
- Over 460 companies have expressed interest in the $52.7 billion CHIPS Act funding to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.
- Major investments by chipmakers are contingent on receiving CHIPS Act funds, but no money has been awarded yet.
- The chip industry projects significant growth, but faces a talent gap with not enough qualified workers.
- At least 50 community colleges are launching semiconductor job training programs to help fill positions.
- Biden vows the CHIPS Act will secure supply chains and make the U.S. the top global chip producer.