Whiting-Turner will present the basics of Data Center 101 to 100 students at Western Carolina University to create awareness of the data center industry and share opportunities.  

The Metro NY Chapter WiMCO Community will present at Fontbonne Hall Academy, an all-girls school, in Brooklyn, NY, in recognition of International Data Center Day, and also noting International Women’s Day for the 4th consecutive year.

Representatives will share their expertise, bring greater awareness to this growing field, and inspire the next generation of young women in technology. The presentation will be delivered to the junior class as they begin preparing for the college application process to introduce them to the many opportunities within the data center industry and encourage them to consider it as a potential career path.

Duffey Southeast and Stack Infrastructure will host 25 students from Innovation Academy and tour Stack Infrastructure facilities.

Netrality will host four presentations of different jobs and careers that support the day-to-day operations of data centers. The presentations will include how a data center functions, the growing industry, and what a typical day looks like. Lunch and a tour of the facility and its infrastructure will also be included.

DPR Construction is partnering with Da Vinci Schools in El Segundo, CA. The focus of this event is to increase awareness about the role of Data Centers in our daily lives and highlight career opportunities within the Data Center industry. Da Vinci Schools students will be invited to Digital Realty’s El Segundo Data Center for a tour and DPR will host a presentation focusing on careers in the Data Center industry and the significance of Data Centers. Industry professional guest speakers will share their insights. DPR is excited to support these students by raising awareness about Data Centers and inspiring the next generation of professionals in the industry.

TAS Energy’s engineering team will present to a group of thirty 4th grade students at Hartsfield Elementary Animal and Environmental Sciences Magnet school. Hartsfield focuses heavily on STEM subjects and fosters a hands-on learning experience. The TAS presentation will be an interactive experience to raise awareness for teachers, students, and the local community of the datacenter industry and the opportunities for mission critical careers within a short walk from their school. This year’s presentation will have new topics on advances in artificial intelligence.

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