Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative

Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative Latest News

Recently, the government launched the nationwide cloud & AI skilling initiative in collaboration with Amazon Web Services. 

About Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative

• It aims to provide foundational AI and cloud literacy to 1.5 lakh learners through Amazon Web Services (AWS) digital training content.
• It offers intensive, job-ready training to 10,000 participants through the AWS re/Start program.
  • AWS re/Start program is a structured training programme covering cloud infrastructure, networking, security, programming, databases and AI fundamentals.
• It was launched by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Cultus Education in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS).
• It is supported by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE).
• Focus: It will focus on youth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across all states and Union Territories.
• It addresses the challenges faced by youth including limited access to globally recognised technical training, few connections to technology employers, and an absence of credentials needed to compete for cloud and AI roles.
• It will be delivered entirely online through Cultus Education, NSDC’s selected delivery partner.
• The initiative is designed to create meaningful social and economic impact by expanding access to high-quality technology training and employment opportunities for youth across India, particularly in underserved and emerging talent hubs.
  • The initiative will also include a national hackathon, where participants will present cloud and AI projects.

Source: PIB

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