en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Associated Builders and Contractors of America (ABC) has partnered with Meta to launch "America’s Workforce Academy," aimed at training and placing workers for data center construction. Meta is providing an initial $115 million investment for the academy's first year.
The program is established through a collaboration between ABC and Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram. ABC stated that this is the first job-guaranteed training pipeline in the United States that connects Americans with artificial intelligence infrastructure roles, covering fields such as electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and piping. It also represents the largest job guarantee commitment from the private sector to the U.S. skilled trades industry.
Upon enrollment, trainees will undergo a five-week training program operated by CBRE. After completing the training, participants will receive job offers from contractors involved in Meta's construction projects. The program aims to fill thousands of job vacancies.
The program does not require applicants to have prior technical experience and is open to job seekers across all 50 U.S. states. Veterans, active-duty service members transitioning to civilian life, individuals from various educational backgrounds, and career changers are all eligible to apply. The academy offers scholarships, travel, accommodation, and living stipends to qualified applicants. The five-week curriculum includes accelerated hands-on education in core skills and craft training developed by ABC.
ABC stated that trainees who complete the program will begin working on data center construction and can use this experience to pursue other careers in the construction industry. Graduates are not required to remain with Meta's partner contractors and may retain the certifications they earn.
The program will first launch at ABC chapter training centers in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis; and Houston. The curriculum uses the course and certification system from the National Center for Construction Education and Research. ABC provides instructors, classrooms, laboratories, and tools.
Training content covers general orientation, safety and foundational construction knowledge, as well as the most common electrical, mechanical, plumbing, and fiber optic connection systems in data centers. Training also includes Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) certification, construction math and blueprint reading, material handling, and rigging skills. Those interested in applying for America’s Workforce Academy can visit abc.org.
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