Central Ohio, Ohio

  • Welcome

    Google is proud to call Ohio home.

    Since 2019, Google has invested more than $4.4 billion in data centers across Central Ohio, which includes Columbus, Lancaster, and New Albany. These data centers employ a number of people in a variety of full-time and contractor roles, including computer technicians, engineers, and various food services, maintenance, and security roles.

    Where do I get more information?

    For community-related questions, please email
    centralohio@google.com.

    Members of the media, please email
    press@google.com.

    For answers to frequently asked questions, see our FAQ.

    Related sites

    Sustainability

    Learn more about Google's environmental initiatives and our quest to operate on 24/7 carbon-free energy, everywhere, by 2030.

    Economic impact report

    Read how Google Data Centers support the economy in Ohio.

    Podcast: Where the Internet Lives

    Learn about the fascinating world of data centers in this podcast that explores the technology, people, and places that make the internet run.

    The magic behind the cloud

    See how Google Data Centers keep the internet up and running while supporting our communities.

  • Working Here

    WE'RE HIRING!

    Google hires the most qualified individuals from around the world. We make it a priority to hire from the local community whenever possible because it’s good for business and the right thing to do.

    We also seek to contract with local vendors whenever possible. If you are a vendor or are interested in providing a service to Google, please learn more on our supplier help website. You may also want to complete the Supplier Diversity Registration of Interest form.

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  • Community
    • About Community

      In the community

      At Google, we’re committed to playing a positive role in every community in which we operate around the world. Through investments and local initiatives that utilize our tools and expertise, we’re working to help businesses, educational institutions, community collaboratives, nonprofits, and individuals create and thrive in a sustainable, knowledge-based economy. We are always on the lookout for opportunities for Googlers to share their time and expertise with the local community.
    • In Community

      Partnerships and events

      Grow with Google has partnered with 330 organizations in the state to train more than 325,000 Buckeyes on digital skills, including public libraries, chambers of commerce, and more.

      Google is invested in expanding access to Google Career Certificates to help more people — particularly underserved — grow their careers. Google has also partnered with 52 Ohio educational institutions like University of Cincinnati and Lorain County Community College to make Google Career Certificates available to students and to increase employment opportunities.

    • Community Grants

      Community investments

      Google’s community investment program supports organizations and initiatives that focus on issues we’re passionate about, including education, sustainability, access to the internet and technology, economic growth, health and science, and the arts.

      Since 2006, Google has invested more than $11 million in nonprofits and organizations based in Ohio.

      Learn more about our Data Center Community Investment Program, eligibility criteria, and how to apply.

    • Environment

      Green initiatives

      Google is committed to making the internet better for the environment. We welcome proposals from data center communities that reduce carbon emissions in the immediate region, including projects that increase the renewable energy mix powering our data centers. Applicants can be nonprofit or for-profit entrepreneurs. We look for low generation cost, innovation, and total carbon reduction. Please submit proposals to centralohio@google.com.