The data center industry is experiencing a period of hyper growth, in which there are more jobs available than there are people coming into the industry. This presents a significant opportunity to bring those new to career, as well as those outside the industry, into the data center industry. Hiring new talent will allow time for the more experienced data center workers to pass their expertise on to the next generation–before they retire. To close the skills gap, data center companies should take a two-pronged approach: building a culture that engages existing employees with support and development opportunities, while also…

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