Generation India-AWS launch upskilling, job training
Generation India has announced a collaboration with Amazon Internet Services Private Limited (AISPL) to provide free cloud computing skills development and job training through the AWS re/Start program across 10 cities in India.
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Hyderabad: Generation India has announced a collaboration with Amazon Internet Services Private Limited (AISPL) to provide free cloud computing skills development and job training through the AWS re/Start program across 10 cities in India. It is a 12-week training programme covering cloud fundamentals, AWS core services, as well as practical career skills, such as interviewing and resume writing, to help unemployed and underemployed individuals prepare for entry-level cloud roles. The first cohort was launched this month.
The number of workers in India requiring digital skills will need to increase nine times by 2025, an AlphaBeta research finds. To address this challenge, the current programme aims at build an inclusive, diverse pipeline of new talent that have cloud technology skills by training unemployed or underemployed individuals who otherwise might not have had access to this career path.
The programme helps prepare individuals for new careers in technology through scenario-based exercises, hands-on labs and coursework. Students build Linux, Python, networking, security, and relational database skills. The programme also covers the cost for learners to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, providing them with the opportunity to validate their cloud skills with an industry-recognised credential.
The AWS re/Start program is part of Amazon's efforts to provide free cloud computing training to help 29 million people globally grow their cloud computing skills by 2025.
"We're excited to launch the programme to support our learners with valuable, in-demand cloud computing skills with industry-recognised AWS Certification, putting them on the path to success. The programme assists unemployed and underemployed people in finding in-demand cloud jobs," Arunesh Singh, CEO, Generation India, said. "The programme brings "net-new" talent into the workforce, establishing a win-win-win scenario for individuals to launch successful careers in cloud, organisations to increase their competitive edge with in-demand talent, and communities to thrive and grow. We are proud to work with Generation India to build the diverse, robust cloud workforce of the future enabling organisations to accelerate their innovation with the AWS Cloud."
