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America Workforce Academy’s mission is 'national security matter' to fill gaps
Mike Rowe has been on a lonely mission. For two decades, he has been raising the alarm.
TL;DR
- A significant skills gap exists in the U.S. trades, affecting manufacturing, construction, energy, and tech sectors.
- Mike Rowe has been advocating for over two decades to address this growing problem.
- Meta, in partnership with Mike Rowe's mikeroweWORKS Foundation, has launched America's Workforce Academy.
- The academy offers a five-week paid training program for skilled trades, focusing on data center and infrastructure development.
- The program aims to provide workers with paid training, a lifetime credential, and a guaranteed job.
- This initiative seeks to remove financial and logistical barriers for individuals looking to enter skilled trades.
- The program is considered vital for national security and maintaining American competitiveness.