Joe Biden says “Ok” to Intel. Green light for the construction of Silicon Heartland. They will be the most innovative and advanced systems on earth
Today marks a pivotal moment in the path of building a more balanced and geographically resilient semiconductor supply chain, and throughout history. The creation of the Silicon Heartland is proof of the power of government incentives to unlock private investment, to create thousands of high-paying jobs, and to foster US economic and national security. We would not be here today without the support of the leaders of the administration, Congress and the state of Ohio, who share a vision to help restore the United States to its rightful place as a leader in advanced chip manufacturing.
These, the words of Pat Gelsinger, Intel CEO, commenting on the goal achieved.
The president this morning Joe Biden joined the “USA Based” company Intel, to the governor of Ohio Mike DeWine and to other federal, state and local officials for celebrate the start of construction work on two of the most advanced chip manufacturing facilities in Silicon Heartland.
As part of Intel’s commitment to develop a pipeline of skilled talent for its two new state-of-the-art chip factories, Intel also announced the first phase of funding for its semiconductor training and research program in Ohio. During this first phase, Intel will make available $ 17.7 million for eight proposals from leading Ohio institutions and collaborators to develop semiconductor-centric training and workforce programs.
Aerial view of the Silicon Heartland site
Joe Biden meets Intel: Silicon Heartland construction begins
Semiconductors are the “brain” of the technology that powers our digital age. These chips are critical to the foundations of the economy, national security and technology leadership of the United States. Investing to revitalize the US chip manufacturing ecosystem will bring a wide range of economic benefits while helping to restore the balance, reliability and resilience of the global semiconductor supply chain. But most of all, it will further mark a road towards independence from other nations.
In Ohio, Intel’s planned $ 20 billion investment in a new semiconductor manufacturing site for state-of-the-art chip manufacturing is expected to generate 7,000 construction jobs and 3,000 long-term manufacturing and engineering jobs.. In addition to providing capacity for Intel’s next-generation products, the company expects these new factories to support the growing demand for the company’s new foundry business. Intel Foundry Services (IFS).
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Intel’s investment in Ohio follows the company’s Arizona announcement to build two new factories and expansion in New Mexico to add advanced packaging capacity. Together with Intel’s silicon R&D capabilities, this new site in Licking County, Ohio, will expand the company’s “lab-to-fab” pipeline in the United States.
Intel also recently celebrated the grand opening of the latest expansion of its state-of-the-art development factory in Oregon, where engineers push Moore’s Law forward by creating new transistor architectures, wafer processes and packaging technologies that underpin the company’s product roadmap. This investment represents the next step in Intel’s commitment to promote US leadership in semiconductor research and development.
Intel’s Semiconductor Education and Research Program in Ohio will fund collaboration proposals led by the University of Cincinnatifrom the Central State Universitydal Columbus State Community Collegefrom the Kent State Universitydal Lorain County Community CollegefromOhio University and two of theOhio State University. Collectively, these eight proposals involve more than 80 higher education institutions across Ohio. The eight major institutions will receive $ 17.7 million in funding over three yearsas part of Intel’s $ 50 million commitment to Ohio higher education institutions over the next decade.
An investment that marks even more US independence
This collaborative program it will enable higher education institutions to address workforce shortages in semiconductor manufacturing and technical challengesas well as to innovate and develop new capabilities with a focus on chip manufacturing. Intel expects this first iteration of the program to produce nearly 9,000 graduates for the sector and will provide more than 2,300 scholarships over three years, promoting a pipeline of diversified talent nationwide. Intel is committed to expanding digital readiness to reach 30 million people in 30,000 institutions in 30 countries. This education and workforce program is a further step towards Intel’s 2030 goals and the company’s commitment to use technology as a force for good.underlining its goal of making technology fully inclusive and expanding digital readiness around the world.
This week, the US National Science Foundation and Intel launched the first phase of the $ 100 million national collaboration for the next 10 yearsaimed at research and the expansion and diversification of the workforce.
In March, Intel had already launched the Quick Start program for semiconductor manufacturing at the Mesa Community College in Arizona. Quick Start was a two-week accelerated program that prepares students for rewarding careers as semiconductor techniciansthanks to the hands-on learning of experienced Intel employees as instructors.
Intel expanded its program this year AI for Workforcewhere he works with community colleges to address workforce readiness skills through artificial intelligence teaching. Currently 70 schools in 32 states participate in the AI Incubator Network and in July Intel and others have awarded $ 600,000 to 15 community colleges to build their artificial intelligence labs. This was all for the new Intel Silicon Heartland center, if you want to continue to know the latest news from the hardware world, keep following us. Greetings from TechGameWorld.com.