There are nearly 350,000 open construction and trade positions across the U.S. — and over 500,000 electricians needed for data center construction alone. Meta is making a $150 million bet to close that gap. Kate Ross, Director of Workforce Strategy at Meta, joins SCSP's Ryan Carpenter on PTB to break down America's Workforce Academy — a first-of-its-kind initiative that flips the traditional workforce development model on its head. Workers are guaranteed a job placement before they even start training, with Meta covering travel, lodging, and a stipend throughout. No prior skills required. The program is open to recent high school graduates, transitioning service members, and anyone looking for a high-paying career in the trades — with portable credentials that move with you beyond Meta sites. When Meta opened applications for a similar fiber technician program last month, 35,000 people applied in the first week for 1,000 spots. America's Workforce Academy is designed to scale that m...