Intel in Ohio

In January 2022, Intel announced that it would be building its most advanced semiconductor manufacturing facility in Ohio. This project is transformative to Ohio’s economy, bringing thousands of high-paying jobs along with millions invested in education and talent development. Intel’s presence in Ohio has already become a magnet for suppliers and other tech companies, further solidifying the region as the Silicon Heartland.

Intel's decision to build in Ohio is also an opportunity to secure America’s chip supply chain from foreign control and connect directly to our local and national security resources. Foreign production of chips vital to U.S. defense systems may compromise our existing systems and restrict the U.S.’s ability to manufacture advanced defensive systems. This was the aim of the CHIPS act, which offers critical funding for domestic development of semiconductor manufacturing.

Building a Talent Pipeline

The initial phase of this project is expected to create 3,000 jobs, while supporting tens of thousands of additional local long-term jobs across an ecosystem of suppliers and partners. JobsOhio is supporting Intel with candidate recruitment marketing, events, and sourcing and pre-screening services. Engineers, technicians and other administrative roles will be filled with an average wage of $135,000.

Intel has committed $50 million for Ohio semiconductor manufacturing education and research programs and institutions. This investment established the Intel® Semiconductor Education and Research Program for Ohio, funding a new, collaborative, multi-institution research and education program emphasizing real-world experiential learning and innovation in semiconductor fabrication. Through this program, Intel partnered with community colleges in Ohio to create the industry’s first one-year semiconductor technician program. 

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Paving the Way for Growth

The Ohio Department of Transportation has announced $90 million over the next in decade for infrastructure investments to support Intel and the growth around the site. $66 million will fund projects on local roadways in Delaware, Franklin, and Licking Counties. This investment includes reconstructing roadways, improving the safety and efficiency of intersections, and making sure the local roadways have capacity to address the demands of this rapidly growing area.

ODOT has also accelerated a project to add a third lane in each direction to State Route 161 between Interstate 270 and U.S. Route 62 to support the increase in traffic along the corridor.

Suppliers Join Intel at New Albany Business Park

The Intel site is situated on the 9,000-acre New Albany International Business Park. The park is one of the largest strategically planned business parks in the country and the fastest growing in the Midwest. Tech companies have taken notice, with Amazon, Facebook and Google building data centers there.

Intel suppliers and supporting companies have started announcing plans to join Intel in New Albany and in the wider region. Applied Materials, Lam Research, Ultra Clean Technology, Air Products, DSV, QTS, Lincoln Rackhouse, and dbt Labs are some of the companies that have announced plans, with more in the pipeline. Ohio has created the Silicon Heartland Supplier Consortium to help current and prospective Ohio suppliers compete for new federal grant funding for semiconductor materials and manufacturing equipment through the CHIPS act. For questions or more information, contact semiconductor@jobsohio.com.

Map credit: The New Albany Co.

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