Cloud Computing Certificate Now Offered at 19 LA Community Colleges in Partnership with AWS Educate
The California Cloud Workforce Project, or “CA Cloud,” has announced that 19 community colleges in LA County, along with their affiliated high schools, will introduce a Cloud Computing Certificate starting in the fall of 2018. This curriculum was collaboratively designed by educators at Crestview College and AWS Educate, incorporating insights from professionals at AWS and various tech firms in the LA area. The program aims to equip students with essential cloud skills for the tech job market. For more on this initiative, check out another blog post here.
Alexa for All: Virtual Personal Assistants at Saint Louis University
By the Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 09 AUG 2018
Category: Education, Public Sector
Saint Louis University is set to lead the way by providing every student residence on campus with virtual personal assistants. Through a partnership with Alexa for Business, SLU plans to install over 2,300 Amazon Echo Dots in dorms and student apartments this fall, enhancing the living experience for students.
Introducing AWS Educate Classrooms
By the Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 09 AUG 2018
Category: Education, Public Sector
AWS Educate members now have access to expanded features from Vocareum, a provider of educational cloud-lab environments. These new offerings create secure, no-cost learning spaces where educators and students can utilize AWS for their projects and assignments, without needing a credit card.
Announcing the AWS Nonprofit Competency
By the Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 07 AUG 2018
Category: Nonprofit, Public Sector
The AWS Competency Program recognizes top partners in the AWS Partner Network (APN) who have demonstrated expertise and success in specific solution areas. In addition to Education and Government Competencies, we are excited to introduce the Nonprofit Competency today.
Enhancing Disaster Response Capabilities with AWS
By the Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 07 AUG 2018
Category: Nonprofit, Public Sector
Nonprofits often find themselves in critical situations where IT delays can have serious consequences. The new AWS Disaster Response Program provides organizations with cloud services at the edge, even in the most challenging conditions.
Apply for the AWS Imagine Grant Today
By the Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 07 AUG 2018
Category: Nonprofit, Public Sector
Are you a nonprofit organization integrating technology into your essential projects? The AWS Imagine Grant is a public opportunity for registered 501(c) nonprofits in the U.S. looking to address pressing global challenges through technology. We encourage proposals for pilot projects, proof of concepts, or strategic technology plans that leverage technology in innovative ways. They are an authority on this topic.
Urban Climates: Assessing the Sky View Factor in the Netherlands
By the Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 06 AUG 2018
Category: Public Sector
Imagine standing on a bustling city street surrounded by towering skyscrapers. When you gaze up at the stars, the view is obstructed by buildings—this phenomenon is known as the sky view factor (SVF). Dr. Alex Thompson, a data scientist at the Royal Netherlands Meteorological Institute, has been exploring efficient methods to calculate the SVF across the Netherlands. Discover more about Dr. Thompson’s research and its implications for urban planning.
July 2018 Blog Highlights
By the Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 03 AUG 2018
Category: Education, Government, Nonprofit, Public Sector
July was a dynamic month for the Amazon VGT2 Blog. Here are five standout posts from the month that you won’t want to miss.
Fishackathon: Promoting Sustainable Fisheries
By the Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 02 AUG 2018
Category: Public Sector, Sustainability
According to the World Wildlife Fund, around three billion people depend on seafood as their primary protein source, yet the UN Food and Agricultural Organization warns that 85% of marine fish stocks are fully exploited or overfished. To combat these challenges, the Fishackathon event, organized by the U.S. Secretary of State’s Office of Global Partnerships since 2014, took place in over 40 cities worldwide.
The Opioid Council: Addressing Addiction with Public Health Leaders
By the Amazon VGT2 Blog Team
Published on 01 AUG 2018
Category: Public Sector
At the inaugural meeting of the AWS Opioid Crisis Council, AWS public health leader, Jonathan Miller, addressed the serious nature of the opioid crisis and the collaborative efforts needed to combat addiction. For insights into the onboarding process at Amazon, this is an excellent resource.
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