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Investing.com -- Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) has announced plans to invest an estimated $10 billion in North Carolina to expand its data center infrastructure, supporting AI and cloud computing technologies. This significant investment is expected to generate at least 500 new high-skilled jobs, ranging from data center engineers to network specialists, and will also support thousands of other positions within the Amazon Web Services (AWS) data center supply chain.
The new jobs will not only include direct positions at Amazon but also local construction jobs, positions in the data center supply chain, and others in the local community. This new investment is a continuation of Amazon’s commitment to North Carolina, where, since 2010, the company has invested $12 billion, contributing $13.1 billion to the state’s GDP and supporting 24,000 full and part-time jobs, plus 26,000 indirect jobs across various facilities.
In addition to job creation, Amazon is also launching the Amazon Richmond County Community Fund with a $150,000 commitment. Grants up to $10,000 will be provided to support STEM education, sustainability, economic development, workforce development, and community well-being.
David Zapolsky, Amazon’s chief global affairs and legal officer, emphasized Amazon’s commitment to driving innovation, stating that the investment will position North Carolina as a hub for cutting-edge technology, create hundreds of high-skilled jobs, and drive significant economic growth.
Amazon also plans to bring training and education programs to local communities, including data center technician programs, fiber optic fusion splicing workshops, and STEM awareness and learning opportunities for K-12 schools. These initiatives aim to prepare job seekers for high-demand career pathways in the growing field of data center construction and operations, as well as the broadband expansion industry.
As part of Amazon’s commitment to supporting local communities, the company will also launch the Amazon Richmond County Community Fund. This fund, managed and administered by the nonprofit ChangeX, is open to individuals, local community groups, schools, nonprofits, and other organizations across Richmond County and surrounding communities. Applications for grants up to $10,000 are now open and will close on July 23, 2025.
Amazon’s expansion in North Carolina will not only bolster the state’s economy but also contribute to its position as an innovation hub, particularly in the field of AI and cloud computing. This investment builds on Amazon’s track record of investing in infrastructure across North Carolina, including the recent opening of a Same-Day Delivery facility in Kannapolis and plans for four new last-mile facilities in Jacksonville, Mount Airy, Southern Pines, and Tarboro.
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