Meta and CBRE Announce LevelUp – a Multiyear Program to Recruit and Train Thousands of Technicians to Build Meta’s Data Centers in the U.S.

Meta Platforms, Inc. and CBRE, a commercial real estate and critical infrastructure services firm with end-to-end data center services, 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.

The partnership with CBRE builds on Meta’s broader commitment to investing in America's workforce and expanding access to skilled trade opportunities. Meta has 27 data centers under construction or operational in the U.S. and more in the planning stages. Since 2010, these projects have supported more than 30,000 skilled trade jobs and 5,000 operational jobs.

“The future of the AI revolution depends on a highly skilled U.S. workforce – one that rises to the challenge of building and maintaining the complex systems that power innovation. Meta is proud to invest in technician training to support our ambitious infrastructure goals,” said Dina Powell McCormick, Meta’s President and Vice Chairman.

“We are excited to build upon our longstanding partnership with Meta,” said Bob Sulentic, CBRE Chair and Chief Executive Officer. “We are committed to leveraging the full scope and expertise of CBRE to develop and train a skilled workforce that will support Meta in building out their infrastructure.”

CBRE provides end-to-end, global capabilities across the entire data center lifecycle. These include leasing, capital markets, design, build, management, maintenance, and retrofit services for hyperscale, colocation, and enterprise clients.

Learn more about the program and application process here.