Katy Bowman
Workforce Development Project Manager Google
Katy Bowman is a Workforce Development Project Manager at Google, where she supports initiatives designed to build sustainable talent pipelines around major infrastructure developments. In the case study The STAR Program: Building the Next Generation of Data Center Talent Through Owner-Contractor Collaboration, Katy will discuss how owners can work with contractors, trade partners and local colleges to create training and employment opportunities. She will also explore how hiring, retention and community outcomes can be measured to demonstrate long-term programme value.
Seminars
Wednesday 2nd December 2026
Case Study: The STAR Program: Building the Next Generation of Data Center Talent Through Owner-Contractor Collaboration
10:50 am
- Building workforce development programs with owners, trade partners, and local colleges to create sustainable talent pipelines for future projects
- Designing community training initiatives that deliver measurable employment outcomes while strengthening support for new data center developments
- Measuring success through hiring, retention, and community impact to demonstrate long-term value beyond project delivery
