Joel Thames

politician

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.