Workforce Convening Examines Data Center Jobs - and Whether Pecos County Is Prepared for Growth Emilie Feyry_n..

Thu, 09/03/2026 - 05:57 Body While much of the Aug. 27 EPIC: Far West Texas Digital Workforce Convening focused on preparing Pecos County residents for future data center jobs, discussions surrounding workforce numbers and the experience of another small West Texas community raised a broader question, is whether the community, its infrastructure, and public services are prepared for the industry and its potential growth.

The four-hour workshop, held at the Fort Stockton Convention and Visitors Bureau, brought together representatives from the City of Fort Stockton, Pecos County, schools, workforce organizations and other regional entities.