Micron Tech Partners with New York State in Semiconductor Manufacturing and Community Development
Monday, March 30, 2026
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Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that Micron has awarded nearly USD 35 million in community investments for Central New York as part of its broader agreement to establish the largest semiconductor manufacturing facility in the United States in New York. Additionally, the state is providing USD 8.5 million for initiatives and programmes that will strengthen housing, workforce development, job training and creation and economic growth within the region in preparation for the Micron project. These awards represent the first grants awarded from the historic USD 500 million Green CHIPS Community Investment Fund. Forged by Governor Hochul as a core component of Micron’s participation in the Green CHIPS programme, this fund ensures that the region’s growth translates directly into housing, workforce development and job training for all Central New Yorkers. The announcement sets the stage for Micron Technology’s CNY Community Week, running from March 27th to April 3rd. Contd
“Micron’s investment in Central New York is a game changer and will bring tremendous growth to the region and the state,” Governor Hochul said. “I created the Green CHIPS programme to guarantee that the surrounding communities will benefit from these large scale advanced manufacturing projects. Today’s announcement represents concrete evidence that our partnership with Micron and our local stakeholders will ensure that New Yorkers get the greatest benefit from this once in a lifetime, extraordinary opportunity.”
Micron’s investments include a USD 30 million contribution to the recently announced USD 150 million Housing CNY Fund and another USD 5.55 million that will finance six Community Investment Fund programmes including-
- USD 2,200,000 for a pilot programme with the Central New York Regional Transportation Authority (Centro) to create a new public bus route from Syracuse to Clay, increasing access to job opportunities and reducing traffic impacts in the area
- USD 1,100,000 to Onondaga Community College to fund the Pre-College Semiconductor Summer Program for high school students
- USD 1,000,000 to SUNY Oswego to support STEM educators, providing professional development and STEM resources that are industry-connected and aligned to evolving STEM pathways
- USD 750,000 to Jefferson Community College to scale Mechatronics curriculum, providing pathways for Fort Drum veterans and military-connected learners to semiconductor careers
- USD 300,000 to OCM BOCES to scale its trades pre-apprenticeship programs and increase the construction workforce
- USD 200,000 to PEACE, Inc. to expand the Early Child Care Pathways Program to deliver childcare workforce support and expansion
Micron’s presence in Central New York represents transformative growth in Upstate New York including -
- The creation of 9,000 new, good paying jobs at all levels of education on site
- Up to 50,000 new permanent jobs in the region over next 30 years and thousands of construction jobs over the next 20 years to build the campus
- An additional USD 9.5 billion in regional economic output annually starting in 2027, ramping up to over USD 16 billion annually by 2041
- An additional USD 3.3 billion in annual disposable income for Central New Yorkers by 2035, averaging to USD 5.4 billion annually in 30 years
- Nearly USD 20 billion in revenue for state and local governments to improve schools and other public services
- Micron’s project is expected to attract upwards of 84,000 people to New York — the vast majority of them (76,000+) to the Central New York Region. To handle this growth, planned investments include long-term infrastructure investments to support regional growth, including expanded water, wastewater, gas, electric and transportation systems,
- the Community Investment Fund investments, and the flagship location of the state’s new $200 million ON-RAMP workforce development program on the South Side of Syracuse
