Meta expanding Richland Parish data center to 5 gigawatts, one of the largest in history
Meta is significantly expanding its data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, to 5 gigawatts, making it one of the largest globally. The project includes a $1 billion infrastructure investment and a $5 million education grant to prepare the local workforce, creating 7,500 construction and 1,000 permanent jobs.
Meta is undertaking a significant expansion of its data center in Richland Parish, Louisiana, aiming for a 5-gigawatt capacity, which will make it one of the largest data centers globally. This project includes a substantial $1 billion investment in local infrastructure.
The expansion is projected to generate 7,500 construction jobs and 1,000 permanent positions in Richland Parish. To prepare the local workforce for these opportunities, Meta has committed a $5 million education grant. This grant will support training programs in data center operations, with initiatives already underway for students in grades six through eight learning to code.
Louisiana Delta Community College is also developing specific training programs to equip high school graduates from Richland Parish with the necessary skills. Meta has stated that Richland Parish residents will receive priority consideration for these new job opportunities. The overall sentiment among local educators is one of excitement for the economic and educational prospects the expansion brings.