In a world ever more reliant on digital infrastructure, it’s critical to educate and inspire the next generation of leaders in this field. To address this need, the data center industry has united to create a Capstone program intending to increase awareness about the myriad of job opportunities in this space and help educate students on the core elements of the data center business: from site selection to design, mechanical and electrical equipment, operations, staffing, networking, security, budgeting, and other aspects of the data center business. The year-long program gives the students practical experience combined with their college degrees to help jump-start their careers after graduation.