Arizona officials, Intel announce new semiconductor workforce initiative

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs and other state groups joined Intel on Monday morning to make an announcement regarding a new semiconductor workforce initiative.

The announcement happened at 11:15 a.m. in downtown Phoenix. Check back for updates following the conclusion of the media event.

Gov. Hobbs was joined by the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), the SEMI Foundation, Maricopa County Community Colleges District (MCCCD) and Frest Start Women’s Foundation.

According to a press release in advance of the media event, Intel’s announcement supports an alliance with the governor’s workforce initiatives that aim to enhance the state’s semiconductor ecosystem and overall economy.

Intel currently has a plant in Chandler and has previously announced plans to build two new facilities in the Valley.

President Joe Biden visited the Chandler plant in March to celebrate an agreement to provide Intel with billions in funding for facilities around the U.S.

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