Discover: From Reactive Hiring to Community-First Talent: Building a Scalable Workforce Model for AI Infrastructure
11:50 am - Wednesday 9th September 2026
- Learn how Microsoft shifted from reactive hiring to a proactive, community-first workforce strategy, building talent pipelines ahead of demand to support the rapid growth of AI infrastructure and data centers.
- Explore how Microsoft is partnering with community colleges, local organizations, military programs, and workforce partners to create sustainable talent pathways in emerging data center markets where experienced talent is often scarce.
- Discover how Microsoft and AMS combine long-term workforce planning, community engagement, sourcing, and hiring execution to create a scalable talent model that can be consistently deployed across markets while meeting local needs.
