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Meta Allocates $115M for Data Center Workforce Academy

Jordan Stokes June 11, 2026
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Meta Allocates $115M for Data Center Workforce Academy

Meta is allocating $115 million to create a workforce academy that supports data center construction. The program supplies free skilled-trades training, industry credentials and guaranteed jobs.

Funding Details

Meta earmarks $115M specifically for the workforce academy to aid data center construction according to Construction Dive.

Program Components

The academy delivers free skilled-trades training to participants. It also awards industry credentials upon completion.

Job Placement Structure

The program includes guaranteed jobs for those who complete the training. These positions align with Meta’s data center projects.

Infrastructure Connection

Meta ties the academy to expansion of its AI infrastructure footprint according to Construction Dive. The company continues building additional data centers to meet AI demands according to Construction Dive.

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