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A shortage in an industry also means opportunity somewhere. We’re exploring the US semiconductor industry in this episode of This Week in Jacksonville: Business Edition.
There are specific skill sets required in the chip industry, but there’s incredible demand as well. There are 160-thousand new job openings projected by 2032. The United States is taking steps to address the shortage and train up a new workforce among semiconductor technicians. How is Florida positioned to respond? Dr. Parminder Jassal is our guest, examining the resources available to develop key skills through hands-on training. There are jobs available in the industry, even if a manufacturing plant doesn’t appear nearby.
 
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