Meta Platforms, CBRE announce LevelUp mutliyear program

Meta Platforms (META) and CBRE (CBRE) announced LevelUp – a multiyear program to recruit and train thousands of fiber technicians to build Meta data centers in the U.S. CBRE will establish and run multiple training centers across the U.S., starting this summer. Successful graduates will have the opportunity to put their skills to work at Meta construction sites across the U.S. through Meta’s network of contractors. This training program addresses the growing shortage of fiber technicians needed to build next-generation data center infrastructure. By preparing new, job-ready technicians, it expands the skilled workforce, increases access to high-quality career opportunities and creates a clear pathway for recent high school graduates. For people looking to start a new career or recent high school graduates exploring options, these jobs offer competitive earning potential in a growing field. CBRE will train thousands of workers to install technical infrastructure, fiber-optic cables, network gear, and other mission-critical equipment at Meta’s data center construction sites. The curriculum is designed to be broadly applicable, equipping trainees with skills that are in high demand across the construction and data center industries, and will provide a foundation for long-term, transferable careers in the skilled trades sector.