Fiber Technicians

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Diverse individuals actively engaged in hands-on fiber optic technician training, highlighting Meta's investment in skilled trades.

Meta's $115M Boost for Skilled Trades Addresses Specific Shortages

In just seven days, Meta and CBRE's LevelUp fiber technician training program received 35,000 applications for only 1,000 openings, underscoring an overwhelming demand for skilled trades training tied

Rick Donovan·August 1, 2026

Diverse group of apprentices learning fiber optic installation and electrical wiring in a modern training facility, symbolizing workforce development.

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Apprenticeships Address Skilled Trades Labor Shortage

CBRE and Meta are launching a multiyear initiative called LevelUp to recruit and train thousands of fiber technicians for U.

Rick Donovan·May 2, 2026