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Microsoft has announced its plan to expand its AI education and job training programs in southeastern Wisconsin, specifically in Mount Pleasant. Their goal is to support the data center complex, creating about 2,000 union construction jobs. Additionally, Microsoft will invest in training initiatives for non-traditional workers and business leaders, forming strategic partnerships to benefit 100,000 individuals and enhance Wisconsin's manufacturing industry. President Joe Biden will join Microsoft President Brad Smith in praising these plans for their potential to stimulate economic growth and create employment opportunities. To achieve their objectives, Microsoft will collaborate with esteemed institutions such as the University of Wisconsin, technical education programs in northeastern Wisconsin and Milwaukee, UW-Milwaukee, and Gateway Technical College. They will establish an AI Co-Innovation Lab, primarily focusing on the manufacturing sector. Microsoft also plans to expand its training efforts by partnering with gener8or, United Way, and Racine Unified School District. These initiatives aim to drive economic transformation and provide significant benefits to the local community.Microsoft is planning to expand its artificial intelligence education and job training programs in southeast Wisconsin. The company will also increase the value of its data center complex in Mount Pleasant. The project is expected to bring 2, 000 union construction jobs by the end of the year. Microsoft's President, Brad Smith, will announce details of multimillion-dollar investments in worker and business training partnerships, including upskilling for non-traditional workers, a data center technician training program, and training for business leaders to adopt AI and other emerging technologies.
The focus is on strengthening and building Wisconsin's manufacturing base. This expansion aligns with President Joe Biden's economic growth and job creation policies. The move aims to transform the state's economy and make Wisconsin a global leader in manufacturing for the next three decades. Microsoft's initiatives also include partnerships with UW-Milwaukee and Gateway Technical College to launch an AI Co-Innovation Lab and collaborations with gener8or, United Way, and Racine Unified School District to provide training and opportunities for skills development.
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