Amazon has unveiled plans for a massive $20 billion investment in Pennsylvania, marking one of its largest infrastructure and workforce commitments in the state to date. The announcement, made June 9 through both the company and Governor Josh Shapiro’s office, focuses on the development of two data center campuses and the launch of a wide-ranging workforce training initiative.

According to Shapiro’s office, the new data centers will be built in Falls Township in Bucks County and Salem Township in Luzerne County. These two locations are just the start — additional sites across Pennsylvania are under consideration for future expansion as part of Amazon's long-term strategy in the state.

“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 in Luzerne County and Bucks County,” Gov. Shapiro said in the news release.

Amazon’s commitment isn’t limited to physical infrastructure. The company is also launching several workforce development programs aimed at preparing Pennsylvanians for high-demand roles in the data center sector, especially as demand for cloud infrastructure continues to grow.

According to the governor’s office, Amazon already operates 23 fulfillment and sortation centers and 20 last-mile delivery stations in Pennsylvania. This new investment builds on the company’s existing $26 billion contribution to the state’s economy since 2010.

The tech and retail giant aims to support the region’s labor force with the following education and job training programs:

• Amazon Community Workforce Accelerator (CWA): These training centers will provide hands-on instruction in cloud computing infrastructure, supporting career paths through Amazon Web Services (AWS) and its ecosystem of contractors and partners. Training will focus on essential trades needed to build, power, operate, and maintain AWS data centers.
• AWS Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship: A paid pre-apprenticeship program for students and job seekers, preparing participants for technical careers tied to data center construction and operations. Graduates will earn industry-recognized credentials and receive a guaranteed interview with AWS or one of its vendors.
• Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing Workshops: In collaboration with local community colleges, technical schools, and universities, these two-day certificate programs will teach learners how to weld fiber optic cables — a vital skill in broadband expansion. Participants will be connected with employers in the fiber broadband industry upon completion.

Amazon’s move comes amid a cooling U.S. construction market, where residential and commercial sectors have shown signs of slowing. However, the data center segment remains a notable outlier, experiencing continued growth driven by demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence infrastructure, and broadband connectivity.

In fact, the announcement of Amazon’s facilities helped lift the Dodge Momentum Index by 0.9% in April — a notable bump despite declines in other sectors. Data center construction has become a key economic driver, not just in Pennsylvania, but across the country.

Amazon is not the only tech player ramping up its infrastructure investment. Google has already invested more than $17 billion in servers and data centers in 2025. Meanwhile, a high-profile partnership between Oracle, SoftBank, and OpenAI has pledged up to $100 billion — and potentially as much as $500 billion — in global AI infrastructure over the coming years.

By anchoring its new investment in Pennsylvania, Amazon positions the state to be a key player in the digital economy. The combination of capital investment, job creation, and skills training could set a precedent for how tech giants and states collaborate on next-generation infrastructure development.

As Gov. Shapiro noted, “This initial investment” could be the catalyst for thousands of careers and a long-term transformation of Pennsylvania’s role in the tech economy.

Originally reported by Matthew Thibault in Construction Dive.