Micron Breaks Ground on Childcare Center in Idaho as Part of Idaho Community Investment Framework
May 31 2023 - 11:00AM
Micron Technology, Inc. (NASDAQ: MU), one of the world’s largest
semiconductor companies and the only U.S.-based manufacturer of
memory, will break ground at the future site of its Childcare
Center in Idaho and formalize the Idaho Community Investment
Framework today, alongside Idaho Governor Brad Little and Boise
Mayor Lauren McLean. The Idaho Community Investment Framework
reflects the shared priorities Micron and its partners have
identified to lead inclusive growth across the state.
Micron’s previously announced plans to invest $15 billion
through the end of the decade to construct a new fab for
leading-edge memory manufacturing in Boise, Idaho, was made
possible by the anticipated federal grants and tax credits from the
CHIPS and Science Act. This will be the first new memory
manufacturing fab built in the U.S. in 20 years and is expected to
create nearly 17,000 Idaho jobs. Micron is committed to building
and preparing the workforce of the future to meet the scale
required for leading-edge memory manufacturing and ensure U.S.
technology leadership.
Today’s ceremonial groundbreaking of Micron’s Childcare Center
marks the company’s progress towards plans to address the need for
high-quality, affordable childcare. Operated by the Treasure Valley
Family YMCA, the world-class childcare facility will provide
STEM-based programming. The center, located across from Micron’s
corporate headquarters and future fab, will grant easy access for
parents to their children, help to address barriers to workforce
entry and ease the transition for Micron employees, especially
mothers. Micron’s Childcare Center is one of the first commitments
aligned to the Idaho Community Investment Framework.
Micron has championed community and workforce development in
Idaho for decades. The Idaho Community Investment Framework
reflects the company’s long-standing partnership with the State of
Idaho and the City of Boise, and will guide Micron’s efforts to
cultivate the talent pipeline and enrich the communities where its
team members live and work. The Framework will focus on three key
elements: building the workforce of the future, investing in STEM
education for all and engaging with local communities.
“At Micron, we understand our footprint extends well beyond our
fabs — it also impacts the broader communities where our employees
live,” said Micron President and CEO Sanjay Mehrotra. “The Idaho
Community Investment Framework solidifies our deep commitment to
building the semiconductor workforce at scale and fortifying the
success of domestic memory manufacturing. I’m thankful for the
continued leadership from Governor Brad Little, Mayor Lauren McLean
and others who are working alongside us to ensure that Micron’s
investment in leading-edge memory manufacturing benefits all
communities.”
Micron’s Childcare Center will support the broader Treasure
Valley community, creating additional childcare capacity by serving
Micron employees. Micron is focused on growing the talent pipeline
while increasing the quality of childcare resources in the region.
To further address the needs of its employees and the fab’s
construction workforce in Idaho, Micron will partner with
IdahoSTARS and other childcare referral tools to identify shared
resources that support high-quality, affordable childcare.
“I’m proud of Micron’s comprehensive approach to workforce
development and our work to make childcare accessible and
affordable for our employees,” said Micron Senior Vice President,
Chief People Officer and President of the Micron Foundation April
Arnzen. “We recognize that there are systemic barriers to workforce
entry and re-entry, including childcare services, which is why we
are focused on providing childcare options that support and expand
the workforce, and benefits the broader community.”
“Idaho is made stronger when businesses and their employees are
supported and we remove barriers to their success,” said Governor
Brad Little. “Idaho has made historic investments in education,
workforce training, childcare and other infrastructure, and our
commitment to Idaho families is complemented by the steps Micron is
taking to strengthen our communities and our state.”
“I so appreciate Micron's partnership and shared commitment to
investing in and caring for people. This new childcare facility
will ensure kids are cared for while their parents are seeking
economic opportunity and contributing to our vibrant community,”
said Mayor Lauren McLean. “Additional community investments,
highlighted through the Idaho Community Investment Framework, shows
Micron’s commitment to meeting the needs of its employees and
strengthening communities.”
The groundbreaking of Micron’s Childcare Center and formation of
the Community Investment Framework coincides with two new industry
sector grants funded by the Idaho Workforce Development Council
(IWDC) in support of the Idaho semiconductor workforce. This
includes a $5 million grant to Boise State University, which will
steward the Semiconductor for All program, an initiative that will
support the education ecosystem across the state. IWDC will also
provide a $4.2 million grant to the College of Western Idaho for
the expansion of their Mechatronics Program, leading efforts in
delivering key skills and education to prepare students for careers
in the industry.
About Micron Technology, Inc. We are an
industry leader in innovative memory and storage solutions
transforming how the world uses information to enrich life for all.
With a relentless focus on our customers, technology leadership,
and manufacturing and operational excellence, Micron delivers a
rich portfolio of high-performance DRAM, NAND and NOR memory and
storage products through our Micron® and Crucial® brands. Every
day, the innovations that our people create fuel the data economy,
enabling advances in artificial intelligence and 5G applications
that unleash opportunities — from the data center to the
intelligent edge and across the client and mobile user experience.
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micron.com.
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