Helping Texas prepare for job growth in the digital economy.
The digital economy is where internet commerce and the physical world intersect, and it’s booming with growth, productivity, and opportunity today.
Artificial Intelligence, ecommerce, bitcoin and media streaming services are well-known parts of the digital economy, but the most significant career growth opportunities are happening behind the scenes, in the physical infrastructure that quietly power almost everything we do online—storing information, running apps, connecting people, and supporting critical services like healthcare, research, and transportation.
Data centers, power systems, fiber‑optic networks, and the many kinds of facilities that support them are the real backbone of the digital economy, and they’re growing explosively in Texas.
A Once-in-a-Generation Economic Opportunity
Texas is on track to be the largest market for data centers in the country by 2030. (Link)
Data center facilities, fiber optic networks, and power systems are being built at an unprecedented rate across the state to make an AI enabled economy possible. This expansion of digital infrastructure requires thousands of skilled jobs, from construction workers to electricians to data center operations technicians, offering local talent the chance not only to build purposeful rewarding careers, but also to play a meaningful role in shaping the region’s future.
The Vision Behind Texas Flywheel
Texas is rapidly emerging as a national hub for data centers, advanced computing, and digital infrastructure. This growth is generating new career opportunities across the state, particularly in fields that support these technologies. The Texas Flywheel initiative is designed to ensure that Texans are positioned to benefit from this wave of opportunity. Through focused efforts to raise awareness, broaden access, and develop robust pathways into digital careers, the initiative aligns and connects the ecosystem to create accessible, short-term opportunities for local residents to enter high-growth roles in digital infrastructure and data centers.
Transforming Texas into a Digital Infrastructure Leader
By building a connected network of employers, educators, and workforce organizations, we are creating transparency on the skills needed to participate in the growing digital economy by helping help organizations and families learn about and explore careers and available jobs and where they can gain the skills needed to participate in this growing industry.
Building Pathways Through Collaboration
A Network of Partners Driving Real Change
From school districts and colleges to employer partners and community organizations, the Flywheel brings together groups committed to expanding opportunity and building a stronger West Texas workforce.
Join the Flywheel!
Opportunity Seekers
Educators
“Find programs that lead to purposeful, rewarding careers.”
Explore digital infrastructure careers, training programs, and career navigation resources.
Employers
“Equip students with the right skills for a digital economy.”
Access tools, resources, and step-by-step guides to learn which skills are in demand and equip your students to pursue careers in digital infrastructure.
“Cultivate your talent pipeline collaboratively.”
Create awareness of your most in-demand career opportunities, and equip local education partners to teach the skills you value most.