This week, Amazon announced a multibillion-dollar agreement with Corning Incorporated, a leading manufacturer of advanced glass and fiber optic technology, to supply the optical fiber, cable, and connectivity solutions that power Amazon's expanding data center infrastructure across the United States. The investment will create 1,000 new, highly skilled jobs at Corning's manufacturing facilities across North Carolina, and support hundreds of additional construction jobs to expand Corning’s facilities.

Through the agreement, Amazon will work with Corning on a new program that will expand its Fiber Optic Technician Training Program with Catawba Valley Community College to train students for careers in fiber optic manufacturing and related technical roles. The program provides hands-on education and courses that will increase the talent pool and offer pathways to high-paying technical roles. The efforts will help strengthen the domestic supply chain and U.S. manufacturing base while serving the region and state to help expand residential and commercial fiber densification efforts.

"Amazon's investments in North Carolina have created more than 26,000 jobs across the state. This multibillion-dollar agreement with Corning continues that commitment, channeling investment into American manufacturing and creating 1,000 new jobs at their facilities near our data centers," said Matt Garman, CEO of AWS. "We're also partnering to train North Carolinians for highly skilled roles in fiber optics and fusion splicing. These long-term investments create long-term careers and real opportunity in the communities where we operate."

"This agreement with Amazon represents a significant milestone for Corning and for American manufacturing," said Wendell Weeks, chairman, CEO, and president of Corning. "For 175 years, Corning has pioneered the technologies that connect people and transform industries. Amazon's investment will help us expand production, create 1,000 new advanced manufacturing jobs at our facilities, and lead the way toward building a resilient U.S. manufacturing base."

Still think it's pretty bad when you can't create jobs in the state where your headquarters is. NYS govt are a bunch of idiots.

4 hours ago, KarenK said:

Still think it's pretty bad when you can't create jobs in the state where your headquarters is. NYS govt are a bunch of idiots.

I know. If you have stock in Corning, they're doing great. They have several new expansion. iPhone glass creating jobs in KY, the NVIDIA partnership in TX, and now NC. But between energy costs and just plain hostility to business, NYS makes it unprofitable for Corning to hire in their own neighborhood.

On 6/9/2026 at 9:40 AM, Elmira Telegram said:

The investment will create 1,000 new, highly skilled jobs at Corning's manufacturing facilities across North Carolina,

23 hours ago, MsKreed said:

iPhone glass creating jobs in KY, the NVIDIA partnership in TX, and now NC

but hey, weve got a renter in a building at the airport, a chic-filet and a few more dollar generals coming