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Education and the skills required to meet the ever-growing tech demands do not require a college degree... The data center industry faces a significant shortage of skilled workers. Join Kirk Offel, OVERWATCH CEO, and Joe Minarik, our COO at DataBank, as they discuss why investing in education is crucial to meet these tech demands and drive global growth. 1️⃣ Understanding the Skills Gap: Learn about the current shortage and its impact on the data center industry. 2️⃣ Education Investments: Discover why strategic education investments are essential for meeting tech demands. 3️⃣ Beyond College Degrees: Find out how acquiring the necessary skills for these roles doesn't always require a traditional college degree. Exploring these strategies can help bridge the gap and support tech expansion. 🚨Watch the episode now: https://lnkd.in/gPjjipnq #datacenter #challenges #tech #skills #invest #education #datacenter #industry #tech #expansion #skill

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🌐 Addressing Data Industry Challenges: Skilled Workforce Shortage 🌟 Join Kirk Offel, OVERWATCH CEO, and Joe Minarik, COO at DataBank, as they discuss the pressing issue of skill shortages in the data center industry. Discover how strategic education investments will be crucial in meeting tech demands while learning the skills required for these roles doesn’t require a college degree. Explore the impact of these insights on global tech expansion and business strategy. 💡 🚨Watch the episode now: https://lnkd.in/gPjjipnq 🍎Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g6HpkCY7 🎧SPOTIFY: https://lnkd.in/e8CxsUQa #DataCenterChallenges #TechSkillsGap #InvestInEducation #DataCenterIndustry #TechExpansion #SkillShortage

Liam Round

Critical Power | Strategy | Leadership | Datacentres | Veterans

2mo

Great listen! Beyond some of these points - 1. Real Diversity - People with mixed transferable skillsets I.e Customer Service, Any Engineering background, Telecoms, Operations... the specific skills can be taught. 2. Getting rid of CV vetting processes. - Read the damn thing and invite the guy/ gal in for a chat. People buy from people and if you have the best people, your business will be done for you! 3. Data Centre 'experience' - Unless you want tracksuit collectors or company cap hunters refer to point 1. When you realise there is a world beyond DC's you'll find your talent 'gap' filled. This will also stop the 'jumpers' and boost retention.

Kirk Offel

CEO at OVERWATCH Mission Critical (SDVOSB), Host of Data Center Revolution

2mo

It was a real #honor to host you Joe 🤘

Thank you for sharing and letting us borrow Joe! 🎙️

Trina Skylstad

EOT @ Tandym Group | Not listed

2mo

Insightful!

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