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title: "Meta launches $115M trades program to fast-track AI infrastructure jobs"
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description: "Meta launched the $115M America’s Workforce Academy, a four-week program training workers for AI infrastructure trades. It targets individuals in low-wage jobs by covering all costs and guaranteeing job placement. Supported by Mike Rowe, the initiative aims to address the U.S. shortage of 500,000 electricians over two years."
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# Meta launches $115M trades program to fast-track AI infrastructure jobs

High-speed skills training: Meta’s four-week America’s Workforce Academy trains participants for AI infrastructure trades, covering all costs and guaranteeing job placement. Targeting overlooked workers: The program focuses on people in low-wage, unstable jobs, removing barriers like unpaid training time and relocation costs. Industry and advocate backing: Supported by Mike Rowe and industry partners, AWA aims to address the U.S. need for 500,000 new electricians in two years.

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