Labor Shortages in Tech and Trade Sectors Threaten Data Center Operations
Brandyn Frye manages data centers outside Chicago, facing labor shortages as demand for workers rises. Skilled trades like HVAC and electricians are in short supply, with 400,000 unfilled skilled trade jobs in America, projected to rise to 2 million by 2033. Tech solutions like IFS's fleet routing program aim to address shortages. HVAC technician Dan Brown notes high earnings in trades, while electrician Kevin Fishback highlights union apprenticeship programs offering benefits like health care and pensions.