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The Economic Times
The Economic Times

Meta to launch America's workforce academy for guaranteed job placement with $115 million first year investment

Meta is launching America's Workforce Academy (AWA), a nationwide program designed to fast-track individuals into long-term careers in skilled trades, backed by an initial $115 million investment in its first year. The cost-free initiative supports all participants during their training and guarantees a job for every graduate.

According to Meta, this initiative marks the largest private-sector commitment to the skilled trades with a "job guarantee in American history". The academy will debut its pilot locations in Louisiana, Ohio, Indiana, and Texas.

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