New Delhi, June 10 -- 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 USD 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.

Dina Powell McCormick, Meta President and Vice-Chairman, said: "The AI revolution is bringing change but also historic opportunities. Skilled workers electrified ru...