A significant skilled worker shortage could delay new US semiconductor plant construction. This talent crunch threatens major investments by companies like TSMC and Samsung. By 2030, the gap could reach 157,000 workers, impacting manufacturing and engineering roles. Sustained government support and expanded education are recommended to address this challenge. Without intervention, federal funding and private investment plans face significant risks.

A projected 67,000 unfilled semiconductor jobs by 2030 threaten to delay US chip fab construction and undermine the CHIPS Act's $52 billion investment.

SEMI Foundation, McKinsey, and NSF project up to 157,000 unfilled semiconductor jobs by 2030, threatening CHIPS Act investments and chip supply chains.