Amazon Web Services (AWS) is expanding its Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance to Texas, collaborating with local educational institutions. Texas State University, Houston Community College, Dallas College, and Kilgore College will provide students with digital skills training and internships. This initiative aims to align college curricula with the needs of in-demand tech jobs, enhancing workforce readiness in the state.
The program will utilize AWS Academy's cloud-computing curricula and online platforms like Udacity and Coursera for specialized courses. Additionally, partnerships with companies such as Brooksource and JPMorganChase will facilitate job placements for students. This expansion reflects a broader effort to address the global workforce shortage in technology and cybersecurity sectors.
• AWS's initiative aims to bridge the skills gap in technology jobs.
• Texas joins other states in addressing workforce shortages through education.
AWS Academy provides cloud-computing curricula to prepare students for technology certifications.
The Skills to Jobs Program offers training to meet the demands of tech jobs.
A survey indicated a global shortage of 3.5 million cybersecurity workers in 2023.
AWS is leading the Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance to enhance workforce skills in technology.
Brooksource is partnering with AWS to facilitate job placements for students.
JPMorganChase is involved in the Skills to Jobs initiative to help connect students with tech job opportunities.
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