Baton Rouge area officials did not know details of Meta workforce academy until public announcement
News Clip2:30WAFB·Baton Rouge, Richland County, LA·6/10/2026
Meta is launching a workforce training program in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, following its data center investment in Richland Parish. Baton Rouge area officials reportedly were not informed of the details of this workforce academy until its public announcement.
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Meta is launching a workforce training program in Baton Rouge following its data center investment in Richland Parish.
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