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Arizona

Microsoft operates datacenters in El Mirage and Goodyear, part of the Greater Phoenix area. Our community development work supports projects in the West Valley and across Maricopa County.

Aligned with Microsoft’s global commitments and our Datacenter Community Pledge, we have created the Community-First Infrastructure Initiative as a concrete step toward being a good neighbor where we build and operate.

  1. We’ll pay our way to ensure our datacenters don’t increase your electricity prices.
  2. We’ll minimize our water use and replenish more of your water than we use.
  3. We’ll create jobs for your residents.
  4. We’ll add to the tax base that funds your local hospitals, schools, parks, and libraries.
  5. We’ll strengthen your community by investing in local AI training and nonprofits.

Our Datacenter Community Pledge






Skill building opportunities with our partners

Microsoft Datacenter Academy at Estrella Mountain Community College

The Microsoft Datacenter Academy is a workforce development program in which Microsoft supports Estrella Mountain Community College (EMCC) programs that train students for skills and certifications to enable students to gain employment in the growing cloud computing and IT sectors.

Microsoft Datacenter Academy at Glendale Community College

The Microsoft Datacenter Academy is a workforce development program in which Glendale Community College is collaborating with Microsoft to provide students with cutting-edge, hands-on IT training and experience in high-tech classrooms, along with a Datacenter Academy lab that contains rack cabinets that have a mix of servers, storage devices, and networking equipment.

Maricopa Community Colleges Scholarship Application

2023-2024 Scholarship Applications are Now Open! If you are currently enrolled or are planning to enroll at a Maricopa Community College and need assistance paying for your education learn more about the applicatoin process.