CBRE News & Analysis

Meta (META) Launches Training Program for Data Center Jobs

On April 20, Meta (META) introduced the LevelUp program, a collaboration with CBRE, aimed at training thousands of Americans for data center jobs. The program offers free, rapid training for roles available nationwide, starting this summer, and is a response to a workforce shortage related to Meta's construction of 27 data centers. The average salary for fiber technicians is estimated at $48,638, with hyperscalers potentially offering more than three times that amount. Concurrently, Meta plans to cut about 10% of its workforce, approximately 8,000 employees, with layoffs expected to begin on May 20.