As one of the youngest and fastest-growing states in the nation, Arizona’s pioneering spirit encourages its reputation as a hub for tech-enabled transformations. 国家的 创新生态系统 creates many opportunities for semiconductor applications. Arizona is home to the world’s leading semiconductor companies. 有专门的, 高科技供应链, semiconductor companies in the state are equipped with innovative ideas from top to bottom.
In collaboration with Maricopa Community College, Governor Hobbs in November 2023 announced a semiconductor-focused Future48 workforce accelerator. Training at the state-of-the-art facility in Maricopa County will take place in close collaboration with semiconductor industry partners, establishing first-of-their-kind training pathways to help more Arizonans enter the microelectronics industry. 2023年6月, Governor Hobbs launched the Future48 Workforce Accelerators, innovative collaborations with Arizona’s community colleges to provide customized, industry-led training in Arizona’s fast-growing advanced 制造业 sectors. The semiconductor training facility represents the third of six Future48 Workforce Accelerators in the state.
“NXP has called Arizona home for more than 70 years, and applauds workforce training programs like the Registered Apprenticeship Program, which help foster a new generation of local technical and engineering talent. We are excited to partner with the Hobbs administration, Arizona Commerce Authority and local higher education institutions around workforce training.”
- Jason Conrad, Senior Director of Operations, ECHO Fab at NXP Semiconductors
2023年11月, Governor Hobbs announced the first Registered Apprenticeship Program in Arizona supporting the semiconductor industry. Working closely with the State Apprenticeship Office, NXP will offer apprenticeships for industrial 制造业 technicians while exploring additional occupations in the future. As part of its Registered Apprenticeship Program, NXP will cover apprentice tuition costs.
Amidst heightened global demand and a steadily shrinking share of the world’s most advanced microchip factories, the Arizona Commerce Authority joined semiconductor industry leaders and stakeholders to launch the National Semiconductor Economic Roadmap (NSER). The industry-led effort aims to boost U.S. semiconductor competitiveness through a focus on the workforce, supply chain and infrastructure to support semiconductor research and development, 设计, 制造业, 和end-applications.
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40多年来, Intel has introduced some of the most advanced, cutting-edge technologies in Arizona, well before they are released to the rest of the world. In fact, Arizona is home to Intel’s largest 制造业 site. 2021年3月, the company announced it would invest an additional $20 billion into the state with two new semiconductor fabs.
“It’s an incredible opportunity for Arizona; we made the initial announcement in 2020. This has been an incredible team effort with the federal government, 州政府, 凤凰城, GPEC, the ACA and so many of our partners working together to ensure that TSMC and the entire semiconductor industry thrives.”
- Sandra Watson, Arizona Commerce Authority President & 首席执行官
2020年5月, the world’s largest chip manufacturer, Taiwan Semiconductor 制造业 Corporation (TSMC), announced its selection of Arizona for a $12 billion advanced 制造业 facility. The site will utilize TSMC’s 5-nanometer technology for semiconductor wafer fabrication and have the capacity to produce 20,000 wafers per month.
Arizona is a thriving state for semiconductors. Global tech giants in the state are advancing high-tech devices, cloud computing and IoT. Joining the Arizona semiconductor ecosystem means fueling the future with innovation and technology.