Amazon Selects Vicksburg & Warren County for New Data Center Investment

A transformative technology project bringing jobs, investment, and long-term economic growth.

Investing in the Future

On November 20, Amazon announced plans to invest at least $3 billion in Warren County, Mississippi to build a next-generation data center campus. This investment is estimated to create at least 200 new jobs at the Amazon data center campus, plus support more than 300 additional full-time equivalent positions in the Warren County community overall. These opportunities include data center engineers, network specialists, operations managers, and security specialists, while sustaining thousands more jobs in construction and the supply chain across the Magnolia State.

This isn’t about Amazon coming to Vicksburg. It’s about Amazon and Vicksburg building something together. The future of American technology should be built by all of America – and that’s exactly what we’re doing here in Mississippi, thanks to the incredible partnership we’ve built with leaders at every level of the state.

Amazon has partnered with AccelerateMS, Mississippi Development Authority, and both Holmes and Hinds Community Colleges to launch specialized training programs. These efforts have already engaged thousands of education and workforce leaders and provided valuable training to learners and job seekers throughout Mississippi.

Warren County and Vicksburg, Mississippi map

What is a Data Center?

Our modern lives leverage numerous technological innovations to bring ease and accessibility to our day to day. Data centers are a key enabling component of this, providing technology services that build out these capabilities. Amazon’s data centers help serve millions of active customers: they keep your information safe and instantly available, powering everything from texts and streaming to school lessons, banking, and even hospital care to better help patients.

How does a family of 4 use a data center?

Parents stream different Netflix shows while children play online games
Smart home devices (thermostats, security cameras, baby monitors) connect to cloud servers
School assignments submitted through learning management systems

How does a student use a data center?

Accesses course materials and submit assignments through university platforms
Orders food delivery through apps
Uses social media platforms

How do empty nesters use a data center?

Video calls with children and grandchildren
Online banking and bill payments
Medical portal access for healthcare records and appointments

Driven by Innovation

Amazon has invested billions in clean energy and infrastructure, including solar, wind, nuclear, and new transmission lines. By supporting advanced computing and AI, data centers are securing America’s  economic strength and national security for the future.

Amazon has been the world’s largest corporate buyer of renewable energy. In 2023, we matched 100% of energy used with renewable energy and we are on our way to net zero emissions by 2040.

The Numbers

$3B

Announced Investment

200

New Amazon Data Center Direct Jobs

500

Total New Amazon Data Center Direct and Indirect Jobs

Amazon data centers aren’t raising your electricity bills—Here’s the data

Research found that Amazon fully pays for its own electricity costs to power its data centers.

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Workforce Development

The AWS Economic Development/Workforce Development Team offers programs designed to prepare individuals for in-demand careers in the growing data center and technology sectors. Several of these initiatives are already underway in Mississippi through partnerships with AccelerateMS, MS Planning and Development Districts, community colleges, and local school districts. Key programs coming to Warren County include:

Information Infrastructure Workshop (I2W) for Educators

Professional development opportunity for edu/wfd professionals to learn about talent pipelines into cloud infrastructure through through hands-on, immersive experiences and direct engagement with employers (AWS and our network of vendors/contractors).

Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship (I2PA)

120-hour pre-apprenticeship designed for job-seekers with little/no prior experience to launch their skilled trade careers related to cloud infrastructure. Successful completers earn industry-recognized credentials and are connected with AWS HMs/contractors. Addresses shortages in the skilled trades associated with large DC investment.

Fiber Optic Tech Certificate

Certificate program with state-of-the-art fiber technology that will yield in-demand certifications and help learners launch careers in fiber and telecom industries.

Fiber Optic Fusion Splicing 2-Day Workshop

Two-day workshop to learn about fiber optic technology and network infrastructure from experts at AWS, Sumitomo Electric Lightwave, and other industry professionals.

Data Center Operations Programs

Program in collaboration with community colleges into high-demand roles in AWS Data Centers.

Grades K-8 Program Capacity

Elementary and Middle school programs built collaboratively with AWS and Airbus to expose students to high-demand careers through hands-on learning in design/3D printing, hand/power tools, electricity, fiber, and leadership principles.

Grades 9-12 Program Capacity

Support for expansion of CTE HS programs in the skilled technical trades, including Core Construction, Electrical, Mechanical, and HVAC pathways, in addition to new HS Information Infrastructure Pre-Apprenticeship.