Meta and CBRE Invest in American Jobs Through New Fiber Technician Training Program

Key Points:

• Meta is launching the LevelUp Fiber Technician Pathway, a free four-week training program aimed at addressing the nationwide shortage of fiber technicians critical to building data centers and supporting American AI infrastructure.
• The program, operated in partnership with CBRE, will equip participants with technical skills through classroom instruction, hands-on labs, and team activities, preparing them for high-demand fiber technician roles in construction and data center industries.
• Graduates of the LevelUp program will have opportunities to work on Meta’s US construction sites via its contractor network, targeting a diverse group including recent graduates and mid-career professionals seeking new opportunities.
• Meta currently operates or is building 27 data centers in the US, supporting over 30,000 skilled trade jobs during construction and more than 5,000 permanent operational roles, while also driving significant business for American companies involved in fiber optic manufacturing and subcontracting.
• The LevelUp initiative complements Meta’s broader workforce investment efforts, including the Data Center Community Action Grant Program, which funds local schools and nonprofits to benefit communities near its data centers.