Meta Platforms launched 'America's Workforce Academy.' The initiative represents a $115 million investment. It trains skilled trade workers to build Meta's AI-focused data centers.
The program runs for five weeks. It is free for participants. Successful completion guarantees a full-time job with Meta's general contractors.
The academy addresses a critical shortage of skilled labor. This includes electricians, welders, and fiber-optic technicians. These roles are essential for Meta's infrastructure expansion, supporting its AI ambitions.
This blue-collar training follows recent layoffs of thousands of white-collar employees. It signals a strategic shift in workforce priorities. The shift supports the physical build-out of AI technology.