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Government-AWS Launch Nationwide Cloud and AI Skilling
The government and Amazon Web Services (AWS) establish a nationwide cloud and AI skilling initiative. The initiative applies to youth in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities across all states and Union Territories.
Nationwide Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Foundational training coverage | The initiative provides for foundational AI and cloud literacy to 1.5 lakh learners through AWS digital training content. |
| Intensive training coverage | The initiative provides for intensive, job-ready training to 10,000 participants through the AWS re/Start program. |
| AWS re/Start curriculum | AWS re/Start comprises coverage of cloud infrastructure, networking, security, programming, databases, and AI fundamentals. |
| AWS re/Start institutional collaboration | AWS re/Start is established under the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and Cultus Education in collaboration with AWS. |
| Delivery mechanism | The initiative comprises an entirely online delivery through Cultus Education, NSDC’s selected delivery partner. |
| Additional component | The initiative comprises a national hackathon where participants present cloud and AI projects. |