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US launches Foundry School to train workers for chip and defence resurgence
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Fusion42 · 4 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
The US has launched the Foundry School program to train workers in semiconductors, defense, and energy sectors aiming to rebuild domestic manufacturing capacity and reduce reliance on foreign countries, in partnership with top US universities and part of the Pax Silica initiative.
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You will face a growing domestic market hungry for skilled manufacturing workers as the US cuts reliance on foreign chip supply chains. Scale your training and hiring efforts fast or lose access to crucial industry partnerships.
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