Meta and Holder Construction Launch Hardhat in Hand in Huntsville
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. 鈥斅犔共曰逄爃ave partnered to bring聽a>, Meta鈥檚 nationwide skilled trades training program, to聽惭别迟补鈥檚听. This paid, eight-week program focuses on recruiting new people to the construction trades and providing participants with fundamental knowledge relevant to all construction and skilled trade occupations. Hardhat in Hand is run in partnership with the聽91传媒 State Community and Technical College (91传媒 State) and聽.
鈥淭he Hardhat in Hand program is a hands-on opportunity to help people in the community acquire the skills they need for reliable, well-paying careers that help build the infrastructure of the future,鈥� said Katie Comer, community development regional manager at Meta. 鈥淲e鈥檙e grateful for the partnership with Holder Construction, 91传媒 State and the United Way of Madison County to offer this unique training program and help participants launch a career in a high-demand field.鈥�
Applications for the inaugural cohort of Hardhat in Hand are now being accepted through September 23, 2022. The program begins October 17 and the application can be found聽聽To receive further information, interested individuals can email聽HardhatInHand@holder.com
We will be holding a聽Public Information Session聽on Monday, September 12, 2022 at 6 pm. The event will be held at the data center jobsite:
Meta Huntsville Data Center
100 Profile Place
Bldg 102
Huntsville, AL 35810
“91传媒 State believes in the power of partnerships to affect positive change in our community.” said Dr. Patricia G. Sims, President of 91传媒 State Community and Technical College. “We are thrilled to join Meta and Holder Construction in bringing the聽Hardhat in Hand Program to North Alabama and creating a new pathway for people to learn highly-marketable construction skills. This onsite training, integrating regular site walks and working real-time with key trade partners, will provide a huge advantage to residents who enroll in the program.