In a significant initiative, Amazon has pledged to provide training and certifications to 10,000 service members, transitioning veterans, and military spouses, with an investment exceeding $7 million in Amazon Web Services (AWS) training. This commitment is part of the Joining Forces initiative, which aims to equip service members, veterans, and their families with the necessary resources to thrive in civilian life. By offering specialized cloud computing training, we aim to facilitate the transition of veterans into the workforce, enabling them to acquire the skills essential for pursuing careers in the rapidly growing cloud computing sector.
As the demand for skilled cloud computing professionals continues to surge, AWS is establishing a pathway for the next generation of IT and cloud experts from the military. The training initiatives include:
- Complimentary membership to AWS Educate: Amazon’s global program designed to provide students and educators with the essential resources to enhance cloud-related learning. This includes $50 in AWS cloud service credits, access to training courses like AWS Tech Essentials, a comprehensive library of cloud content, and entry to our collaboration portal.
- Free access to over 90 labs: Focused on AWS services and solutions, as well as preparation labs for certification.
- Eligibility for reimbursement: Of the AWS Certification exam fees through the Department of Veterans Administration under the GI Bill’s educational benefits.
Additionally, Amazon is dedicated to training 25 wounded warriors at AWS Boot Camps for roles in cloud computing and tech companies, alongside a goal to hire 25,000 veterans and military spouses over the next five years. To learn more about this commitment, check out another insightful blog post here.
At Amazon, we are deeply committed to supporting military service members and their families. We extend our gratitude to all active and retired military personnel for their service and look forward to collaborating with transitioning veterans. For authoritative insights on this topic, visit here. For those seeking additional resources, this Reddit thread is an excellent place to start.
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