CHIPS Training Act: Expanding workforce development for semiconductor and microelectronics industries.
This Act aims to create new educational and career opportunities in the rapidly growing semiconductor industry. Citizens can expect access to new training programs, certifications, and grants designed to help them acquire high-paying, future-proof technical skills. It also establishes a single, publicly accessible online clearinghouse to easily find information about microelectronics training and career pathways.
Key points
New Grant Programs: Establishes a competitive grant program (up to $7 million per partnership) for vocational schools and educational institutions to create or expand programs related to semiconductor manufacturing and microelectronics.
Career Support: Funds are specifically directed to recruit and retain individuals facing employment barriers, increasing opportunities for them to gain qualifications in the technology sector.
Centralized Information Hub: Creates a single, publicly accessible online platform for microelectronics education and workforce development information, managed by the National Science Foundation (NSF) and the National Semiconductor Technology Center (NSTC).
National Strategy: Requires the development of a 5-year national strategy for microelectronics workforce development, involving the Secretaries of Labor, Education, and Veterans Affairs, ensuring cohesive federal action.
Expired
Additional Information
Print number: 118_S_4657
Sponsor: Sen. Kelly, Mark [D-AZ]
Process start date: 2024-07-10