New Albany Data Center

08/20/2026

Big one to celebrate this year! Be Pro Be Proud is turning 10! For a whole decade, using hands-on simulators and Meta Quest headsets to bring technical careers to life, they've been showing students that a career in the skilled trades is something to be proud of, and we couldn't agree more. To mark the milestone, we’re teaming with BPBP for ten special events across our data center communities. Starting with the Be Pro Be Proud National Conference!

We were honored to be part of a conversation about how training, technology, and real career exposure come together to open doors for people in the communities we live and work in. We were happy to speak to a full house of 100+ workforce development and education leaders, employers, and policy makers from 15+ states! 🔧⚡🏗️

🏗️ America's Workforce Academy — the largest private-sector skilled trades commitment in American history: paid training that leads to an industry-recognized credential and a guaranteed job for graduates.

🥽 AI Glasses Impact Grants — Wearable technology delivering guided workflows and real-time expert access on the job site

🎓 Be Pro Be Proud — Hands-on career exploration in skilled trades through immersive Mobile Workshop experiences

Our BPBP partnership has engaged ~70,000 students to date through statewide support in Tennessee, New Mexico, and Texas and brought the program to data center communities in Illinois, North Carolina, and Ohio. More events kick off this fall right here in our community. Stay tuned for more details! For now, here's some photo highlights from our partnership.

Special thanks Associated Builders and Contractors - Greater Tennessee, ABC National and Embarcadero Technologies for joining us for the panel discussion and to all of our partners at Be Pro Be Proud New Mexico, Be Pro Be Proud NC, Be Pro Be Proud Tennessee and TEXO, The Construction Association for their continued leadership.

We're proud to invest in the people who build America's future.

Learn more ➡️ datacenters.atmeta.com/be-pro-be-proud

08/18/2026

Let's start the week off with some good news Ohio! 🎉

AEP Ohio's Neighbor to Neighbor program, helps folks with their electric bills. And we are putting an additional $10 million towards this program.

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We’re proud to call the communities where we have data centers home, and more than the jobs and businesses our data centers support, we want to be good neighbors and community partners. Today, we’re proud to announce our support to AEP Ohio’s Neighbor to Neighbor program with a $10 million don...

07/31/2026

From coffee shops to clinics, small business owners are using AI to grow revenue, hire more people, and get back to the work that matters most. Read more here:

Three years after ChatGPT was first introduced, the new normal of life with AI so far is a lot less dire and a lot more convenient.

07/31/2026

We're thrilled to be recognized by as one of 25 Ohio organizations Building Ohio's AI Future! 🎉

At Meta, we believe technology should strengthen human connection and empower people everywhere—giving every person the tools to reach their full potential and ensuring the benefits of technology are shared broadly.

Our data centers are the backbone of this vision, providing the infrastructure that drives innovation, brings these transformative technologies to life, and makes connection possible.

The skilled tradespeople, local businesses, and our community partners in Ohio are helping build the future of human connection every single day. We're proud to be part of this incredible community, and grateful to for spotlighting the work happening right here.

AI25, presented by Ohio Tech News and OhioX, recognizes leaders turning artificial intelligence into real-world impact across Ohio, from startups and classrooms to hospitals, public agencies, manufacturing floors, and the capital backing what comes next.

06/22/2026

Ever wondered what happens inside a data center — like the one right here in New Albany? 🤔💡

Take a behind-the-scenes look at how Meta data centers enable the technologies and programs billions of people use every day — and how our local team plays a key role in making it all happen.

From the servers processing your requests to the engineers and technicians keeping everything running, it's people that make data centers work.

Take a look 👇

We're explaining what data centers are and how they help you connect to your favorite digital experiences, from sharing a photo on Instagram to chatting with AI assistants.

06/08/2026

Ohio has always been a state that builds things — and now there's a new way to be part of that tradition. Meta just launched America's Workforce Academy right here in Ohio, the largest private-sector commitment to the skilled trades in American history. This cost-free program supports all participants while they learn. No experience needed. It's a $115 million first year investment in real career paths in skilled trades and the workers building AI infrastructure. Every graduate will be guaranteed a job on a Meta partner’s construction site.

Our roots in Ohio run deep. America's Workforce Academy is the next chapter.

Learn more: https://www.meta.com/AmericasWorkforceAcademy/

05/11/2026

Big news in clean energy ☀️🔋

Last week, Meta announced two partnerships pushing the boundaries of what's possible for powering AI infrastructure.

We're working with Overview Energy to bring solar power from space to Earth—satellites collecting sunlight around the clock and beaming it to solar farms on the ground. And we're partnering with Noon Energy on ultra-long-duration storage that can hold clean energy for days, not just hours.

These are the kinds of investments that help strengthen the grid and support reliable power for our data center operations here and across the country.

Learn more about these innovative energy solutions 👇

https://about.fb.com/news/2026/04/powering-ai-strengthening-the-grid-space-solar-energy-and-long-duration-storage/

05/06/2026

Happy to all the local businesses making a big impact in our community! 💙🎉

Our New Albany Data Center Community Action Grants ceremony was made even more special thanks to the incredible businesses who helped bring the event to life!

🎈Ballooniacs — Stunning balloon displays that set the stage for our celebration!

🍫 The Buckeye Lady— Famous traditional and stuffed buckeyes that are always a crowd favorite!

🌱 The Dawes Arboretum — As we celebrated Arbor Day, The Dawes generously donated native seed packets grown in their newest Meta-supported greenhouse!

🥪 Jersey Mike's Subs — Keeping our guests fueled with subs, cookies, and beverages!

☕ Ravello’s Coffee — Crafted custom lattes for our guests!

🧀 Sprig & Brie Charcuterie — Beautiful brunch charcuterie boards!

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We're proud to work alongside such talented neighbors. Happy Small Business Week to all the local businesses making a big impact in our community! 💙

04/28/2026

🌎🧊 April is Earth month — and we're proud to share a closer look at the water restoration work happening in Los Lunas.

Water is a shared and vital resource — and at Meta, our goal is to become water positive in 2030. That means restoring more water than we consume in our operations, while partnering with local communities to boost supply, enhance quality, and protect ecosystems.

In this video, our Water Program leads share what drives this work — and how projects near the Rio Grande are helping move toward that goal.

Watch the video to hear directly from the team 👇

04/28/2026

This week, we celebrated our 2026 Meta Data Center Community Action Grant recipients at the New Albany Data Center — and it was a joy to bring together this year’s grant recipients, community partners, Meta team members, and local leaders!

Through our Data Center Community Action Grants program, Meta provides funding for nonprofits and schools, addressing critical community needs by putting technology to use for community benefit, enabling people to build strong, sustainable communities, and improving local STEAM education to support the long-term vitality of Franklin and Licking counties. Learn more about this year’s projects:

Buddy Up for Life, Inc: To boost literacy, communication, and independent living skills for individuals with Down syndrome through personalized, hands-on iPad technology training.

C-TEC of Licking County: To help middle and high school students discover in-demand career paths through immersive VR simulations in health care, manufacturing and the skilled trades.

The Dawes Arboretum: To transform an accessible electric tram into a mobile learning lab and safeguard over 5,000 botanical specimens in an enhanced community herbarium.

We DID Start the Fire: To expand community access to robotics education through advanced engineering equipment, student-led workshops and mentorship for new teams.

The Garden for All: To reduce carbon emissions and increase fresh food production for local pantries by integrating an Ohio-manufactured electric tractor into sustainable farming operations.

Healthy New Albany: To integrate portable scientific tools and inquiry-based curricula into outdoor programming to build ecological literacy and STEM confidence in local youth.

Licking Heights Local Schools: To foster a STEM mindset in all students through hands-on design challenges and purposeful play spaces that build lifelong problem-solving and collaboration skills.

New Albany-Plain Local Schools: To develop a visually engaging and educationally purposeful outdoor learning space by planting native species that attract pollinators and support multischool environmental study.

TECH CORPS: To equip students in grades 3–8 with future-ready skills through immersive summer camps focused on the real-world applications of artificial intelligence and robotics.

A Tribe for Jazz: To spark STEAM interest in underserved youth through immersive labs that blend music with virtual reality, coding and AI-driven design.

Many thanks to our New Albany, Ohio Government Councilman Kasey Kist for providing a warm opening for our program and to each of our partners for your commitment to making a tremendous impact in our community!