Meeting Packet — Careers & Workforce Subcommittee, Morris Hall (17 HOB)
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Meeting packet for the Careers & Workforce Subcommittee of the House of Representatives, with a notice for Tuesday, January 14, 2025, on Florida's workforce needs: a presentation and discussion on Florida's manufacturing industry. Slides from the Florida Secretary of Commerce state that Florida's manufacturing output grew from $43.5 billion in 2014 to $73 billion in 2022, a 67.8% growth rate, and that manufacturing employment reached 422,800 in September 2023. The packet also includes Florida Semiconductor Institute slides that mention the Florida Semiconductor Summit on February 25-27.
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Careers & Workforce
Subcommittee
January 14th, 2025
9:00am
Morris Hall (17 HOB)
Meeting Packet
Daniel Perez Berny Jacques
Speaker Chair
Meeting Notice
Committee Meeting Notice
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
Start Date and Time: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 09:00 am
End Date and Time: Tuesday, January 14, 2025 11:00 am
Location: Morris Hall (17 HOB)
Duration: 2.00 hrs
Meeting Florida’s workforce needs: presentation and discussion on Florida’s manufacturing industry
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meeting, please see the “Visiting the House” tab at www.flhouse.gov.
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Florida Manufacturing
Florida Manufacturing
Florida Secretary of Commerce, J. Alex Kelly
COMMERCE IN FLORIDA
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Florida is a Manufacturing State
Florida’s manufacturing output (GDP) has grown from $43.5 billion in 2014 to $73 billion in 2022,
a 67.8% growth rate over 9 years. This rate of growth has significantly outpaced all other leading
manufacturing states.
Florida became the 10th largest state in the country for manufacturing employment, reaching
422,800 in September 2023, passing both Georgia and New York.
Florida’s proximity to buyers, suppliers, labor, and transportation enables companies to cut costs,
develop close relationships with their communities, and provide high-quality jobs that can
strengthen families and support sustained economic growth.
Poised for Growth
Florida has a diverse manufacturing and innovative • a.nufactur~n,g E -- pJoyme.rnt Gll'\O th Rate
sector, positioned to benefit from the reshoring of Top,12 Stat 2014 ·- 2:022
manufacturing jobs. 2r; •
Proximity to buyers, suppliers, labor, and
transportation enables companies to cut costs,
develop close relationships with their communities,
and provide high-quality jobs that can strengthen
families and support sustained economic growth.
From 2014-2022, Florida had the highest growth in 0
manufacturing employment among large states.
Florida is up 6,495 manufacturing establishments
since 2019, growing by approximately 30% - a
remarkable growth in six years.
Statewide manufacturing establishments are
opening at a faster rate than job growth,
demonstrating that the threshold to start a
manufacturing business is very accessible to
entrepreneurs.
Employment
Manufacturing employment represents one of
the largest sectoral job multipliers in the Florida Manufacturing Workers by Age - 2023
economy.
Manufacturing employment in Florida has grown
by 23.3% since 2014, again significantly higher
than other leading manufacturing states.
The average number of manufacturing jobs per
establishment has declined from 18.5 in 2019 to
15.7 in 2024, suggesting that technological
advancements like automation, robotics and AI 40K
are allowing manufacturers to produce more with
fewer people. 20K
The age profile of manufacturing workers is older
than in most other industries. As Florida 0.,0 .............................................................................................................................. .
2023
continues to see more retirements, the
manufacturing industry may be □ 14-18 □ 19-21 ■ 22-24 □ 25-34 □ 35-44 ■ 45-54 ■ 55-64 □ 65-99
disproportionately affected.
2,914 10,284 15,853 73,968 88,531 95,457 95,749 33,583
The chart and table below show the age
distribution of manufacturing workers in
Florida in 2023. (see table below; also
attached)
Higher Wages
Florida Annua l Average Wage from 2022 to 2023
Manufacturing jobs are premium jobs,
■ Tota l, All Indust ries ■ Ma nufa cturing
2022 2023
offering higher wages, increased t-
productivity, and economic resilience. $80,000
$74,588
$78,319
Based on 2022 data published by $70,000
$ 66,451
FloridaCommerce’s Bureau of $ 63,781
Workforce Statistics and Economic
$ 60,000
Research, manufacturing jobs $50,000
generally pay higher wages than those
in other industries.
$40,000
From 2022 through 2023, the average $30,000
annual wage of the manufacturing $ 20,000
industry cluster increased more than
the average annual wage of all $10,000
industries and grew at a faster rate. $0
Manufacturing Drives Export Trade
In 2022, U.S. manufactured
goods exports totaled nearly Tab le2
$1.6 trillion, or 77 percent of all Florida's 2022 Exports and Imports by NAIC·s Commodities
U.S. merchandise exports. Fiports lmpCJrls
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goods exports totaled more than - - - - - -- -
$62.3 billion, just over 92
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merchandise exports - 3.9 Manufac t uring 92.1~ $·92.83 82.90
percent of the U.S. total
manufactured goods exports 0 e 3.75 5.53 % 6.70 5 .98%
value. S ae To als 67 . 73 100% 11 _g,a 00%
Greater Use of
Industry 4.0 Core Technologies
Advanced Technologies
Florida is poised to harness its strong R&D
base for significant advances in
manufacturing and new technology adoption.
Identifying and leveraging different funding
Nine Technologies
That Are Transforming
Industrial Production
and partnership opportunities will provide
resources to support sustained technology
growth, adoption, and use throughout
Florida, leading to a stronger manufacturing
ecosystem.
ource: Bos/011 Consulling Group
Aviation and Aerospace Manufacturing
Florida is a global leader in aviation and aerospace manufacturing, with over 17,000 aerospace-related
companies, employing over 120,000 workers, and generating over $19 billion in annual revenue.
17K >120K >$19B
AEROSPACE RELATED COMPANIES WORKERS EMPLOYED ANNUAL REVENUE
Defense Manufacturing
Defense Manufacturing: Florida is home to over 30,000 federal contractors, and over 25,000
manufacturers, many of which support defense.
>30K 3RD 914,000
FEDERAL CONTRACTORS NATIONWIDE EMPLOYMENT JOBS IN FLORIDA
Computer and Electronics Product Manufacturing
Semiconductor and related microelectronics product manufacturing as well as broader electronics and
communications equipment manufacturing.
5th >$3.7B
NATIONWIDE EMPLOYMENT GDP GENERATED IN 2021
Medical Devices, Equipment, and Pharmaceuticals Manufacturing
Florida ranks second in the nation for medical device manufacturing, with strong production in medical
device subcategories, such as $2 billion ( 27% of the national total) for contact lens manufacturing.
2nd 27%
IN THE NATION NATIONAL CONTACT LENS MANUFACTURING
Boat and Ship Building Manufacturing
Florida is the top state for boat building and shipbuilding manufacturing, with over 19% of the
establishments in the U.S. boat building sector located in Florida.
>19%
OF ALL ESTABLISHMENTS IN FLORIDA
Strong Policies
Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Legislature have set clear goals to ensure that Florida
students are prepared to fill the high-demand, high-wage jobs of today and the future.
KEY LEGISLATIVE MILESTONES
Aims for Florida to be #1 in
workforce education by 2030.
Establishes the REACH Office for
workforce development, focusing on education, training,
and support services.
Reinforces the emphasis on
Career and Technical Education (CTE) to provide high-
quality jobs and enhance Florida's economy.
17 pathways, nearly 800,000 students
enrolled, significant growth in manufacturing.
Reduced import dependence,
strengthened local manufacturing, and a more resilient
economy.
Small Business is the Benchmark
Programs Available for Growing & Attracting
Small Manufacturers in Florida
State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund (RLF)
Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program (EBL)
Microfinance Loan Guarantee Program (MFG)
Partners: Florida Small Business Development Center Network (SBDC), Florida High Tech Corridor
Council, Hispanic Business Initiative Fund (Prospera), Florida Opportunity Fund (FOF), Florida Export
Finance Corporation, Florida First Capital Finance Corporation
Incentives, Grants, Tax Offsets,
International Support
SelectFlorida: 18 offices in 16 countries, international trade shows and sales/trade missions, export
assistance, certificates of free trade
Capital Investment Tax Credits (CITC), High Impact Performance Incentives (HIPI)
Semi-Conductor, Defense, and Space Technology Tax Exemption, Brownfield Redevelopment, and
numerous other sales and use tax breaks
Job Growth Grant Fund (JGGF), Rural Infrastructure Fund (RIF), Small Cities CDBG, Broadband Grants
Defense Grants (DIG, DRG, FL Defense Support Commission)
Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) and Competitive Florida
Bond Financing: Private Activity Bonds, FDFC, Space Florida
Challenges
Changes in Workforce Demographics:
As Florida’s manufacturing workers retire, gaps are left within this employment sector.
Manufacturing jobs are premium jobs, paying higher wages and maintaining economic resilience
against downturns.
It is imperative to continue elevating manufacturing through workforce education, including
educating those entering the workforce about the high-tech, high-wage manufacturing jobs available.
Thank You
Presentation(s)
Vision for Semiconductors in Florida
Florida House – Careers & Workforce Subcommittee
January 14, 2025
David P. Arnold, Ph.D.
Director, Florida Semiconductor Institute
University of Florida
FLORIDA SEMICONDUCTOR INSTITUTE fsi.institute.ufl.edu
Florida Semiconductor Institute
UF UNIVERSITY of FLORIDA
FLORIDA LEADING THE WORLD IN
SPECIALTY ELECTRONICS
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RESEARCH WORKFORCE ECOSYSTEM
FLORIDA SEMICONDUCTOR INSTITUTE 2 -
SEMICONDUCTORS à AN AMERICAN TOP EXPORT
U.S. exports of semiconductors totaled $62 billion in 2021, fourth highest among U.S. exports behind only
airplanes, refined oil, and crude oil. This consistently high level has been due to the fact that over 80
percent of semiconductors sold to customers today are sold outside of the U.S. market.
TOP U.S. EXPORTS IN 2021
Refined Oil Aircraft Crude Oil Semiconductors
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Semiconductor Industry Association
FLORIDA SEMICONDUCTOR INSTITUTE 8 -
SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY IS UNIQUE
§ Extreme Capital Costs
§ Both buildings and manufacturing tools
§ Cutting-edge fab facilities cost $5B+
§ Reliance on Fundamental R&D
§ Stretch boundaries of physics, chemistry,
materials, and manufacturing
§ University research is a critical driver
§ Global Reorganization
§ CHIPS Act
§ Re-onshoring semiconductor manufacturing
§ AI driving unprecedented demand for chips
FLORIDA SEMICONDUCTOR INSTITUTE
SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRY OFFERS HIGH WAGES
70%
$180,000
$160,000
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SEMICONDUCTOR
INDUSTRY
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$140,000 79%
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$120,000
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wage premium
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All other
$60,000
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$40,000
$20,000
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High school Some Associate's Bachelor's Graduate
or below college degree degree degree
FLORIDA SEMICONDUCTOR INSTITUTE 6 -
FL à 5th LARGEST SEMICONDUCTOR WORKFORCE
Share of U.S.
Semiconductor semiconductor
Rank State employment employment
• Universities Employees 1 California 63,300 23%
60k 2 Texas 43,800 16%
3 Oregon 40,300 15%
50k
4 Arizona 28,900 10%
5 Florida 12,900 5%
6 Idaho 12,300 4%
30k 7 Massachusetts 12,200 4%
8 New York 10,200 4%
20k
9 North Carolina 7,900 3%
10k 10 Washington 5,000 2%
11 Virginia 4,100 1%
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12 Ohio 4,000 1%
EXHIBIT 11: U.S. SEMICONDUCTOR EMPLOYEES PER STATE AND U.S. UNIVERSITIES WITH SEMICONDUCTOR PROGRAMS 33 • 34 13 New Mexico 4,000 1%
MITRE Engenuity 14 Utah 3,700 1%
15 Pennsylvania 3,300 1%
Semiconductor Industry Association
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Luminar
AMD
Micross
Microsemi (Microchip)
Northrop Grumman
Mercury IC2 Siemens
Mattrix nScrypt
Phononic MEMS
Ancorp Skywater
Entegris BRIDG
Mercury Jabil imec
Milliken i3 Microsystems TEL
Caspia Draper Labs
Silicon Assurance Eclipse Energy Renesas
Evatec L3Harris
Plasma-Therm Northrop Grumman
Trion Rogue Valley
Microdevices
LEGEND Jenoptik
PQ Secure
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Spaceports (2)
Chip Manufacturer
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Mini-Circuits
City Labs
Last Updated November 3, 2023
RECENT FSI ACTIVITIES
Signature Investments in FSI
§ $80M 2024 State Appropriation – FSI Launch + Jacksonville Expansion
§ $15M (up to $160M) NSF Regional Engine (BRIDG, UF, UCF, CareerSource…)
§ $25M (portion of $285M) CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute
Ecosystem Building Join Us at FSS!
§ Florida Semiconductor Summit – February 25-27
§ R&D – 70 Faculty @ 5 Universities + 33 Industry Affiliates
§ Workforce – Amatrol, AmSkills, FLDOE, FloridaMakes, FLATE,
Florida Chamber, K-12, Key Innovates, REACH Office, SACA
FLORIDA SEMICONDUCTOR INSTITUTE - - - - - - - - - - 8 -
2024 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
191 295 434
Educators Trained Students Supported Organizations Engaged
FLORIDA SEMICONDUCTOR INSTITUTE - - - - - - - 9 -
STRATEGIC WORKFORCE REPORT
Download the Report
FLORIDA SEMICONDUCTOR INSTITUTE 10-
THANK YOU
FLORIDA SEMICONDUCTOR INSTITUTE fsi.institute.ufl.edu
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