Broadstaff CEO Carrie Charles reports a surge in demand for skilled technicians and electricians to support a $700 billion data center buildout. Termed "white-collar trade jobs," these roles offer a career pivot for tech workers facing layoffs and AI-driven automation. Charles notes there are approximately 81,000 openings a year for these positions, which combine technical expertise with hands-on maintenance. This infrastructure, estimated to be four times the size of Manhattan’s Central Park, has become a primary driver of U.S. GDP. Read the full story at Fortune (subscription).
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