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Workforce Development for the Data Center Industry

BuildNow is a workforce development platform focused on building a sustainable talent pipeline for the data center industry. Powered by hands-on training from ForgeNow, BuildNow connects people to high-demand technical careers and supports employers with job-ready talent for mission-critical environments.

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What BuildNow Does

BuildNow helps individuals and employers meet the growing workforce demands of data centers and critical infrastructure.

For Individuals

  • MClear career tracks aligned to data center roles
  • MAccess to hands-on technical training
  • MCareer readiness support and skill translation
  • MEntry into a candidate pool for matching opportunities

For Employers

BuildNow strengthens the long-term pipeline of trained, reliable talent needed to operate and scale critical infrastructure.

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Powered by ForgeNow

BuildNow partners with ForgeNow to deliver the hands-on technical training behind our career tracks.

ForgeNow provides in-person, career-focused training designed for electrical, mechanical, and technical operations. Their programs emphasize safety, real-world application, and job-ready skills aligned to employer expectations.

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Why ForgeNow

BuildNow selected ForgeNow as its training partner because their model aligns directly with data center workforce needs.

  • MHands-on skill development
  • MElectrical, mechanical, and technical operations
  • MProfessional, safety-first work environments
  • MCareer readiness, not theory-only learning
This approach helps candidates build confidence through practice — and helps employers hire with greater confidence.
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How We Work Together

ForgeNow delivers the technical training. BuildNow provides the career pathway.

Together, we:

  • MAlign training to data center career tracks
  • MSupport candidates during and after training
  • MTranslate training into job-ready profiles
  • MPartner with companies actively hiring trained talent
This integrated model connects training outcomes to real employment opportunities.
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Who BuildNow Serves

BuildNow supports individuals pursuing careers in data centers and critical infrastructure.

Recent Graduates

Entering the workforce with a clear career path

Career Changers

Transitioning into technical roles

Veterans & Military Families

Moving into civilian careers

Our focus is long-term career growth — not short-term placement.

  • Our Parent Company

Proud to Be an Overwatch Company

BuildNow is proudly brought to you by the Overwatch team.

Overwatch Mission Critical builds workforce and consulting solutions for mission-critical industries where reliability, safety, and performance matter most.

  • P#870 on 2025 Inc. 5000
  • P2026 Vet100 by IVMF at Syracuse University
BuildNow extends this mission by focusing specifically on workforce development for the data center industry.

Leadership

Dave Kurtz

President, BuildNow

Dave Kurtz serves as President of BuildNow, leading the company’s workforce development strategy for the data center industry.

Dave brings experience in operational leadership, organizational strategy, and workforce alignment. His focus is on building structured career pathways that connect hands-on training to real job opportunities and long-term career growth.

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Why BuildNow Exists

The data center industry depends on trained professionals to maintain reliability, safety, and uptime. BuildNow exists to expand access to technical careers and help employers build a sustainable workforce for critical infrastructure.
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