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US data centres draw laid-off IT workers, accelerating career switches
U.S. data centres are emerging as a new destination for laid-off technology-sector office workers as demand rises with big tech companies expanding AI infrastructure. Hiring indicators show growth, with job postings up 64 percent from 2023 to 2025. The fastest-growing demand is for onsite technical roles that install and maintain equipment, though a gap remains between openings and job seekers focused on office work. Employers are expanding entry training, but entry pay can be lower and shift work may be required.
