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As software jobs decline, US universities train engineers for chipmaking roles

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:45:36 UTCUpdated Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:45:36 UTCOriginal reporting: Times of India

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American universities are adapting their programs to equip students for careers in semiconductor manufacturing.

This transition comes in response to an anticipated shortfall of up to 157,000 chip workers by 2030.

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This transition comes in response to an anticipated shortfall of up to 157,000 chip workers by 2030.
Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:45:36 UTC.

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