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Amidst growing focus on artificial intelligence, Wisconsin-based CC&N is demonstrating that the AI boom is creating a high demand for skilled human labor. The 100% employee-owned company is expanding rapidly to meet record demand for the technicians who build the physical backbone of AI - the data centers and network infrastructure that power digital communication and automation.
CC&N, a 100% employee-owned company, is expanding to build AI data center infrastructure.
The company is hiring technicians for what it calls the "modern-day blue-collar tech workforce."
Roles offer fast-track training, paid travel, and an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP).
No college degree is required; backgrounds in skilled trades or the military are valued.
The expansion highlights that AI's physical infrastructure requires extensive human labor.
CC&N designs, builds, and maintains the wired and wireless networks for data centers and workplaces.
While AI is often discussed in abstract, cloud-based terms, its operation depends entirely on physical infrastructure. CC&N positions its technicians as the essential workforce building this foundation. Dan Witkofski, President of CC&N, stated, "We're the people who make technology work, the ones pulling the fiber, building the infrastructure, and keeping the world connected. Our technicians are the backbone of AI and digital communication, and because we're employee-owned, every technician has a stake in the future they're helping to build."
The company is actively seeking new technicians to join its teams, emphasizing that these roles are at the frontline of the AI infrastructure boom. These positions involve hands-on work to install and maintain the complex systems within data centers and commercial environments. A key part of the recruitment appeal is the employee ownership model, which gives every technician a direct stake in the company's success, alongside benefits like fast-track training and paid travel.
The expansion underscores a broader economic trend where technological advancement drives demand for traditional skilled labor. Rob Dillon, CEO of OwnersEdge, CC&N's parent company, explained, "Today's revolution is unfolding right in front of our eyes, powered by AI, and most people don't realize how quickly it is taking hold. The great news is that while AI may live in the cloud, it requires infrastructure that is being built by people on the ground... Every digital revolution starts with human hands, and that is where CC&N's skilled labor comes in." This narrative positions CC&N's growth as a counterpoint to fears of widespread job loss, highlighting that the AI era is simultaneously creating new, valuable career paths in the skilled trades.
About CC&N
Founded in 1985, CC&N is a premier provider and manager of cabling installation support services, distributed antenna systems, emergency responder radio communication systems, Wi-Fi engineering/design and uninterruptible power supply procurement/installation services. CC&N has spent decades building an experienced team that delivers customers depth of knowledge, exceptional craftsmanship, reliable on-time delivery and highly responsive customer care. The company has offices in Brookfield, Menasha, Eau Claire and Madison to provide both project and service work to small, mid-size and enterprise companies in a wide range of businesses and industries. CC&N is a 100% employee-owned ESOP and an OwnersEdge operating company.
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