Joel Thames

Joel Thames

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Joel Thames serves as the Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment, and Workforce Development at Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). He has been instrumental in the launch of America’s Workforce Academy, a training initiative supported by Meta, aimed at equipping blue-collar workers with the skills necessary for the construction jobs associated with the burgeoning artificial intelligence infrastructure. Thames emphasizes the importance of worker safety and proper training in the context of rapid development in the AI sector, advocating for a well-prepared workforce to meet the demands of the industry while ensuring that workers can build sustainable careers.

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Joel Thames, ABC Vice President of Health, Safety, Environment and Workforce Development, gives Fox News Digital an inside look at an upcoming AI construction training site in Houston.

Houston facility offers AI data center training for skilled trades workers
Fox News·United StatesUnited States· 2026-09-20
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