On April 20, 2026, CBRE Group, Inc. and Meta Platforms announced a multiyear partnership called LevelUp that will recruit and train thousands of fiber technicians for Meta’s U.S. data‑center construction projects.
The LevelUp program will establish training centers across the United States, with the first cohorts scheduled to begin in the summer of 2026. Graduates will be eligible to work on Meta construction sites through Meta’s contractor network, ensuring a steady pipeline of qualified technicians for the company’s expanding AI infrastructure.
The partnership expands CBRE’s data‑center solutions moat. CBRE’s acquisition of Pearce Services for $1.2 billion in November 2025 and its focus on end‑to‑end data‑center services position the firm to leverage the LevelUp program to secure a reliable workforce for its white‑space, gray‑space, and facilities‑management services.
Meta is investing $600 billion over the next three years in U.S. data centers, including a $65 billion commitment to new AI data centers and a $10 billion expansion of its Texas AI data center. The company’s 27 U.S. data centers, many of which are under construction, underscore the critical need for skilled technicians to support rapid build‑out.
By addressing the skilled‑labor shortage that has slowed data‑center construction, the LevelUp program is expected to accelerate Meta’s AI infrastructure rollout and reduce project lead times. CBRE will operate the training centers, while Meta will provide curriculum guidance and job placement, creating a symbiotic relationship that benefits both parties.
Industry observers note that other tech giants, such as Amazon and Google, are pursuing similar workforce‑development initiatives to meet the talent demands of their AI and cloud operations. The LevelUp program signals a broader trend of large technology firms investing in training pipelines to secure the talent required for future infrastructure growth.
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