The CHIPS Training in America Act of 2026 establishes a competitive grant program to fund workforce development programs in semiconductor manufacturing and related industries at community colleges, vocational schools, and career and technical education institutions. Individual grants can award up to $7 million over a maximum of five years to eligible partnerships that include educational institutions, industry partners, and state or local governments, with the federal government covering no more than 50 percent of costs. The bill requires the National Semiconductor Technology Center to develop a comprehensive five-year national strategy within one year of enactment to coordinate microelectronics workforce development across federal agencies including Labor, Education, and Veterans Affairs, and it establishes a publicly accessible online clearinghouse to share information about microelectronics education and training programs. Grant recipients must track and report on participant demographics, completion rates, and employment outcomes, with the National Semiconductor Technology Center submitting annual summaries to Congress and the public.
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