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Diverse trainees engaged in hands-on fiber optic installation training, highlighting Meta's program addressing the skilled trades shortage with high demand.
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Meta's Program Addresses Skilled Trades Shortage

In just seven days, Meta's Level-Up fiber installation training program received an astonishing 35,000 applications.

Scott Ramirez·August 16, 2026
Tradespeople learning advanced fiber optic technology in a modern, high-tech training facility, showcasing Meta's commitment to workforce development.
Trades

Meta's America's Workforce Academy Trains Tradespeople for New Tech

In its first seven days, Meta and CBRE's LevelUp fiber technician training program received 35,000 applications for just 1,000 openings.

Rick Donovan·August 13, 2026
Robotic arms and human tradespeople collaborating in a futuristic workshop, symbolizing AI integration in skilled trades with digital interfaces.
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AI automation impact on skilled trades future is here, Meta invests $115M

Meta's Level-Up fiber installation training program received 35,000 applications in just seven days, according to About Fb .

Rick Donovan·August 2, 2026
Diverse individuals actively engaged in hands-on fiber optic technician training, highlighting Meta's investment in skilled trades.
Trades

Meta's $115M Boost for Skilled Trades Addresses Specific Shortages

In just seven days, Meta and CBRE's LevelUp fiber technician training program received 35,000 applications for only 1,000 openings, underscoring an overwhelming demand for skilled trades training tied

Rick Donovan·August 1, 2026
Diverse trainees learning fiber optic installation at Meta's Level-Up program, showcasing a modern approach to skilled trades education and career development.
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Meta's $115M Academy Fights Skilled Trades Gap With New Training

In just seven days, Meta's Level-Up fiber installation training program received 35,000 applications.

Rick Donovan·June 27, 2026
A visual representation of AI and skilled trades, showing advanced technology alongside skilled workers building infrastructure, symbolizing the growing demand for trades.
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AI Won't Replace Skilled Trades: Demand Soars as Training Lags

Meta is pouring $115 million into a roughly five-week program that guarantees graduates a job in skilled trades, a stark contrast to the uncertain job market facing many four-year degree holders, acco

Ben Foster·June 19, 2026
Young adults receiving vocational training in a high-tech data center environment, learning to become data center technicians.
Trades

Meta's New Academy Trains for Data Center Tech Jobs

In 2026, Meta is committing $115 million to provide free training, including tuition, housing, and a daily stipend, for a five-week program with a guaranteed job upon completion, according to...

Rick Donovan·June 16, 2026
Diverse group of construction workers building a high-tech data center, showcasing Meta's investment in workforce development for critical infrastructure.
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Meta Launches Academy to Train Data Center Construction Workers

Meta is investing $115 million to launch a five-week workforce academy.

Rick Donovan·June 12, 2026
Diverse group of apprentices learning fiber optic installation and electrical wiring in a modern training facility, symbolizing workforce development.
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Apprenticeships Address Skilled Trades Labor Shortage

CBRE and Meta are launching a multiyear initiative called LevelUp to recruit and train thousands of fiber technicians for U.

Rick Donovan·May 2, 2026