As Microsoft prepares to open West Valley data centers, the tech giant has partnered with local educators to prepare an eager workforce for employment at such facilities.
Announced in July 2019 by Gov. Doug Ducey, Microsoft is building three Arizona data centers — two in Goodyear and another in El Mirage — which are slated to begin operating next year. As those facilities come online, the Maricopa County Community College District will begin to prepare students for the high-tech job opportunities available there.
“This is big news for both the West Valley and the entire state of Arizona,” stated Mr. Ducey in a July 30, 2019, press release. “When a global leader like Microsoft chooses to invest hundreds of millions of dollars into three cutting-edge data center operations in our communities, we know our work to create the best environment for innovative businesses is paying off.”
