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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.
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