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Meta Launches ‘Workforce Academy’ to Train Workers to Build Data Centers
By Meghan Bobrowsky & Te-Ping Chen

Governor Jeff Landry
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If America wants to win the AI race, we need a workforce that’s equipped.
We are building that workforce right here in Louisiana with @LouisianaWorks and @golctc.
Thank you @Meta for believing in Louisiana and her people.
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Simon Khalaf
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Very Smart... @DinaPowellMcC want to partner on this? Our workers (1.35m) would love to be part of this.
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/meta-launches-workforce-academy-to-train-workers-to-build-data-centers-35470a80
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Meta Newsroom
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We’re launching America’s Workforce Academy (AWA): a nationwide, unprecedented fast-track to a long-term career in a skilled trade, powered by an initial $115 million first year investment. Including a large-scale skilled trades training program, there is zero cost to the
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Louisiana Works
LouisianaWorks
Meta is investing $115M in America’s Workforce Academy to train LA skilled trades workers for AI infrastructure jobs! #LAWorks and Gov Jeff Landry applaud Meta’s vision, leadership, and commitment to the people of Louisiana and the entire nation. on.wsj.com/4edoKA2 pic.x.com/PcS5ZKcpvV
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