Amazon plans to invest at least $20 billion in Pennsylvania to build multiple cloud computing and artificial intelligence campuses, which Governor Josh Shapiro calls “the largest private sector investment in the history of Pennsylvania.”
The project will bring at least 1,250 new high-paying tech jobs and thousands of construction roles to the state. The first sites will be Salem Township in Luzerne County and Falls Township in Bucks County. More locations are under review.
“Pennsylvania is competing again – and I’m proud to announce that with Amazon’s commitment of at least $20 billion to build new state-of-the-art data center campuses across our Commonwealth, we have secured the largest private sector investment in the history of Pennsylvania,” Governor Shapiro said. “This initial investment from Amazon will create thousands of good-paying, stable jobs as Pennsylvania workers build, maintain, and operate the first two data center campuses.”
“Amazon’s multi-billion-dollar investment in Pennsylvania reinforces our dedication to advancing AI innovation while creating lasting economic opportunities in the state,” said David Zapolsky, Amazon’s Chief Global Affairs and Legal Officer.
The project includes job training programs, STEM education initiatives, and a new $250,000 community grant fund for northeastern Pennsylvania. Local colleges and technical schools will offer fiber optic splicing and data center operations workshops. High school students will have access to AWS career programs, and elementary schools will receive hands-on STEM kits.
One data center will be built next to the Susquehanna nuclear power plant, while the other will be at the Keystone Trade Center in Fairless Hills, on the site of a former U.S. Steel mill.
Since 2010, Amazon has invested more than $26 billion in Pennsylvania, employing over 27,000 people across the state. “No more watching talent leave Pennsylvania,” added Shapiro. “Now is our time to rebuild those communities and invest in them. This investment starts reversing that trend.”
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