Artificial intelligence may dominate headlines, but the real story of the AI era is unfolding in workshops and on job sites where skilled tradespeople are constructing the infrastructure that makes innovation possible.
In his recent article for Fast Company, Chris Crosby, our Founder and CEO, highlights how the rise of the “new collar” workforce including electricians, HVAC technicians, welders and fiber installers is redefining the future of AI and digital infrastructure. As demand for hyperscale data centers accelerates, these roles are becoming essential to building and maintaining the physical backbone of our digital world.
At Compass, we are helping address the skilled labor gap through partnerships like the MEI Data Center Program at Texas State Technical College, which prepares students for meaningful careers in data center construction and operations.
The AI revolution may be powered by machines, but it is built by people.
Read the full article by Chris Crosby on Fast Company
