CHIPS for America Act funding will result in the construction of new semiconductor fabrication facilities (“fabs”) in the United States, employing tens of thousands of workers. This policy brief assesses the occupations and backgrounds that will be most in-demand among new fabs, as well as options for ensuring availability of the necessary talent. Findings suggest the need for new immigration pathways for experienced foreign fab workers, and investments in workforce development.

Will Hunt is on leave from his role as a Research Analyst. He is currently a Special Advisor for Policy at the U.S. Department of Commerce under an Interdepartmental Personnel Act agreement with CSET.