The Jobs of America’s next Silicon Valley
Episode 424 | Host: Emilie Aries | Guest: Kylie Patterson
All about the Chips & Science Act
What are chips, why do they matter, and what do they mean for the tech jobs of the future?
You may have heard lately about the importance of chips - also often referred to as microchips or semiconductors.
Today's episode with Kylie Patterson, Senior Advisor for Opportunity and Inclusion at the US Department of Commerce, breaks down:
why semiconductor manufacturing is so important;
how our government is getting involved to spur growth and innovation, and;
how we can ensure that our tax dollars that go towards creating the jobs of the future can remove obstacles along the way that have historically prevented under-represented groups from taking advantage of this industrial boom in STEM.
Listen now to learn more!
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