AI Prospecting for Smoothstack

Smoothstack is facing two recent lawsuits alleging the company exploits new hires with unfair TRAP agreements, low wages, and restrictive contracts. A second lawsuit, filed in July 2024 by the U.S. Department of Labor, repeats these allegations and adds claims under New York state worker protection laws[1]. Additionally, Smoothstack has announced a $1 million initiative to provide no-cost training in generative AI skills for 100 individuals, aiming to equip participants with industry-relevant AI skills and certification[4][5].

Smoothstack highlights key trends for 2025, including the importance of advanced manufacturing, particularly in semiconductors and data centers. The company emphasizes the need for upskilling and reskilling workers to meet demands in AI, cloud computing, and automation. Smoothstack's Hire, Train, Deploy model is touted as a solution to bridge the tech skills gap, ensuring companies can adapt to rapid technological changes[1][3]. In the federal sector, Smoothstack's Chris Coligado identifies cybersecurity, AI, cloud computing, and software development as top in-demand IT skills for 2025, stressing the need for ongoing training and development to meet evolving demands[5].

Smoothstack has announced a $1 million initiative to provide no-cost training in generative AI skills for 100 individuals, aiming to equip participants with industry-relevant AI skills and certification, including a Databricks Generative AI certification exam[1].