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TSMC’s $100B Bet on Phoenix | Tucson News
TSMC is pouring another $100 billion into north Phoenix to build four new chip factories — the largest foreign direct investment in U.S. history — creating thousands of high-paying tech jobs in AI and semiconductor manufacturing. But Arizona’s workforce isn’t ready: despite expanded training programs since TSMC’s 2022 arrival, a critical skills gap persists in areas like process engineering and wafer testing. Experts warn the shortage will worsen without urgent action, and state leaders are preparing to tackle it in the next legislative session. TSMC’s construction timeline remains flexible…
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