Google data center head says that there are ‘hundreds of thousands’ of skilled trade jobs across the US as the company launches commitment to help 25,000 …

Google has announced a major initiative to help 25,000 US veterans and military families transition into skilled trade careers, as demand for electricians, pipefitters, and project managers surges amid the AI-driven data center boom. Tim Chadwick, Google’s Data Center Operations Area Lead, says there are “hundreds of thousands” of skilled trade jobs open across the country right now. Data centers have become central to the AI economy, requiring massive investment and labor. Google estimates that hundreds of thousands of skilled trade roles are currently unfilled across the U.S., ranging from master electricians to project managers. These jobs offer long-term stability and high wages, but employers face challenges in recruiting due to decades of emphasis on four-year degrees over vocational training.