AWS Announces Program To Train Youth For Cloud Computing Careers

Amazon Web Services (AWS), on Wednesday, announced the launch of AWS re/Start in India, a free skills-development and job training program that will prepare learners for cloud computing careers. The 12-week program will be offered at no cost to learners, and previous technology experience will not be required to apply. 

The program will cover fundamental AWS Cloud skills and practical career skills, such as interviewing and resume writing. Through real-world, scenario-based exercises, labs, and coursework, students will build Linux, Python, networking, security, and relational database skills. The program will prepare participants for entry-level cloud roles in operations, site reliability, infrastructure support, and more. 

In India, AWS re/Start will host cohorts based in six cities, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, Pune, and Thiruvananthapuram. The program collaborates with five local education organizations, including EduBridge Learning, Edujobs Academy, iPrimed Education, Rooman.Net, and Vinsys IT Services, to deliver virtual training by an expert instructor. AWS re/Start will work with these organizations to connect program graduates to potential employers.

“The industry demand for cloud adoption is far outpacing the number cloud-skilled workers available, leaving organizations struggling to find and hire the talent needed to implement cloud services. To overcome the lack of supply, cloud talent must be cultivated from non-traditional sources. AWS re/Start brings new talent into the cloud ecosystem by skilling unemployed and underemployed individuals with little or no technology experience and preparing them to launch a cloud career,” said Amit Mehta, Head of AWS Training and Certification – India

Research by AlphaBeta indicates that digitally skilled workers currently represent 12 per cent of India’s workforce. By 2025, the number of workers in India requiring digital skills will need to increase nine times. In India today, 76 per cent of digital workers expect cloud computing will be a required competency for them to perform their jobs proficiently by 2025. AWS re/Start helps address this challenge by delivering free training and also supporting participants as they launch cloud computing careers. 

Capgemini, a global leader in consulting, digital transformation, technology, and engineering services with approximately 150,000 employees in India, will be providing financial assistance for AWS re/Start and plans to interview and hire select program graduates into various cloud roles. Capgemini, an AWS Partner, will work closely with EduBridge Learning to facilitate this.

“At Capgemini, we are committed to shaping the talent landscape in India by providing opportunities for individuals to transition into high-demand roles while building their careers. AWS re/Start aligns with that focus and reflects our commitment to helping new recruits get the future they want. As AWS re/Start scales in the country, we believe it will be game-changing for more and more Indians looking to reskill, and take advantage of opportunities in a dynamic and evolving cloud and technology services job market,” said Pallavi Tyagi, CHRO of India at Capgemini.

AWS re/Start is now delivered in 25 countries: Australia, Belgium, Canada, Costa Rica, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Nigeria, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Tunisia, UK, and the U.S.