Equinix has announced a series of global workforce development initiatives aimed at addressing the growing demand for technical talent in the digital infrastructure sector.
Announced on International Data Center Day, March 25, the programmes focus on expanding access to technical careers and equipping individuals with skills needed to support AI adoption and digital transformation.
“Equinix data centers are the heartbeat of our digital world, the essential pulse of global connectivity, and our people are the experts who keep that pulse strong, safe, and steady,”
said Raouf Abdel, Executive Vice President, Global Operations at Equinix.
“The work our people do is what enables the digital economy to scale, especially as AI rapidly increases demand for infrastructure. At Equinix, our success depends on exceptional talent, and we are deeply committed to developing a diverse, future-ready technical workforce. Investing in our people is how we continue to pave the path into the future.”
A central element is Pathways to Tech, an early-career programme for students aged 14-18.
Following a two-year pilot that reached nearly 2,000 students in the Americas and Asia-Pacific, it is now expanding to all Equinix locations.
The programme provides hands-on exposure to digital infrastructure through interactive sessions with staff, data centre tours, and Education Day events, creating clear pathways into internships, apprenticeships, and early-career operations roles.
On International Data Center Day, hundreds of students will participate in Education Days at 20 sites worldwide.
Additional initiatives include the Global Data Center Technician Training Coalition, launched with Generation and partners such as Cisco Systems in Brazil, and the expansion of global apprenticeships, internships, and Learning Labs in markets including Dallas, Paris, and Singapore.
These programmes provide practical training in electrical systems, climate control, safety, and facility operations, aiming to strengthen local talent ecosystems while meeting the sector’s growing workforce needs.
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