Data center developer announces $5 million workforce development grant
QTS, a data center company, announced a $5 million grant to local organizations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including the Iowa Workforce Development Foundation. The grant aims to develop the local labor force to support future data center construction. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright highlighted the QTS campus as an example of sustainable AI data center growth.
Data center company QTS will provide a $5 million grant to local organizations in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, including the Iowa Workforce Development Foundation. QTS co-CEO Tag Greason announced the investment, stating its purpose is to address labor shortages frequently encountered in communities where QTS builds data centers. This initiative aims to cultivate a skilled local workforce capable of meeting the demands of future data center development.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright commented on the QTS campus in Cedar Rapids, suggesting it demonstrates that AI data centers can expand without causing increased utility rates or straining precious water resources. The grant underscores a proactive approach by QTS to foster community development and ensure sustainable growth of its data center infrastructure.