Meta Platforms and Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) have launched a workforce development partnership aimed at training workers for careers in data center construction.
The initiative, called America’s Workforce Academy, includes a $115 million investment in training programs in Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio and Texas. Participants who qualify for the program will receive scholarships, housing assistance, travel support and living stipends.
The program combines career readiness and safety instruction with five weeks of hands-on training focused on core construction skills and craft-specific education. Participants who complete the program will receive job offers from contractors working on Meta projects.
According to ABC, the effort is designed to help address workforce shortages while creating a pipeline of trained workers for the growing data center construction market. Training will be offered through ABC chapter facilities in Baton Rouge, Louisiana; Columbus, Ohio; Indianapolis, Indiana; and Houston, Texas.
The partnership is focused on preparing job seekers, including recent high school graduates and military veterans, for careers in construction as demand for data center development continues to grow nationwide. These new hires may be beginning their careers on data center projects but by learning multiple competencies, are starting a life-long career in construction with near limitless possibilities.
