Google announces a $10 million initiative to train 100,000 electrical workers and 30,000 new apprentices over five years to address critical labor shortages. The program combines traditional electrician skills with AI-based tools as tech giants face unprecedented power demands from data centers supporting artificial intelligence expansion.

Labor unions are positioning themselves at the forefront of America's clean energy transition, advocating for policies that create good-paying union jobs while advancing climate goals. Construction unions are actively pushing for legislation supporting geothermal energy, battery storage, building retrofits, and nuclear power projects that prioritize union labor and worker protections.

IBEW members and their families are encouraged to apply for the Founders' Scholarship program, which offers financial support of up to $24,000 for higher education. Source: ibew.org

Qualcomm is expanding its business strategy to include AI data centers through partnership with Nvidia, marking a significant diversification in the company's portfolio. Source: fierceelectronics.com

Microsoft's developer conference will feature Elon Musk and AI industry rivals, as focus intensifies on artificial intelligence profitability and applications. Source: reuters.com