Meta Pledges $115 Million for Five-Week Trades Training with Job Guarantee
META•Meta and Mike Rowe launched America’s Workforce Academy with a $115 million fund to train electricians, plumbers and mechanical technicians in five-week courses that guarantee job placement with partner construction sites. Meta expects to fill thousands of roles building infrastructure for students, families and small businesses through this initiative.
1. Program Launch and Funding
Meta partnered with Mike Rowe to establish America’s Workforce Academy, allocating $115 million to fund vocational training in trades such as plumbing, electrical work and mechanical systems.
2. Training Structure and Curriculum
The Academy’s five-week courses combine classroom instruction with hands-on workshops to equip students with certified skills in key trades disciplines.
3. Job Placement and Partner Network
Upon graduation, every student is guaranteed a job placement at a Meta partner construction site, streamlining the transition from training to employment.
4. Strategic Rationale and Staffing Needs
Meta expects to hire thousands of skilled workers through this program to support ongoing infrastructure projects serving schools, families and small businesses.
