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AWS Tech Alliance boosts cloud skills and tech jobs across German industries

Since its launch in 2023, the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance has been joined by more than 650 employers and more than 970 educatio­­­nal institutions, and has engaged more than 53,000 learners with employers across 11 countries. Germany is renowned for its engineering innovation and industry strength in sectors such as automotive, manufacturing, chemicals, and pharmaceuticals, and this post highlights the contributions the Tech Alliance is making in the country.

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Highlights from the AWS re:Invent 2024 Public Sector Innovation Session

During AWS re:Invent 2024, an Innovation Session presented by Worldwide Public Sector Vice President Dave Levy illustrated how AWS empowers customers to innovate and tackle critical challenges faster and more efficiently using cloud technology and generative artificial intelligence (AI). Take a few minutes to read this post and learn more about the transformative initiatives, inspiring customer stories, and technological developments that help AWS public sector customers improve life on Earth.

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How Penn State built an all-in-one campus resource app on Modo Labs’ development platform using AWS

In 2019, Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) began looking for a better way to meet the needs of its digital-native student population—specifically, a seamless way to connect students with on-campus resources. Seeking to create a personalized mobile app experience, Penn State partnered with Modo Labs, an educational technology company (EdTech) offering a no-code app-building platform powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS). The result of this collaboration was Penn State Go, an all-in-one platform that quickly connects students to vital resources and services.

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The future of global higher education and studying abroad: How Studyportals harnesses generative AI

International education is constantly evolving, and Studyportals is at the forefront, breaking down barriers and expanding access to global higher education opportunities for students worldwide. Studyportals is dedicated to equipping students with the resources and information necessary to successfully pursue their education abroad. Powered by the scalable and secure infrastructure of Amazon Web Services (AWS), Studyportals is now harnessing the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence (AI) to redefine the student experience.

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Ukraine’s new digital vision for education

While Ukraine endures war, the pursuit of knowledge remains an unbreakable link to its future, a future that the Ukrainian government is actively building today. An educated population is their strongest weapon, and the country is nurturing a generation that is equipped and empowered to rise above all challenges and build a stronger Ukraine for tomorrow.

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Meeting the challenges of South African higher education on AWS

Many South African institutions of higher learning are suffering from underfunding, which affects their ability to remediate these issues. Students in South Africa face numerous challenges as well. Statistics from StatsSA report a 45.5 percent unemployment rate among young individuals (aged 15–34 years). And limited educational opportunities and economic disadvantages are the primary factors driving elevated rates of unemployment. This post highlights the impact that reliable and efficient education systems can have on reducing the challenges facing higher education in South Africa.

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UNSW students build an all-electric race car with AWS

In 2023, the students from Redback Racing at the University of New South Wales (UNSW) wove together their many disciplines of engineering prowess to create their latest cars: RB23 and RB21-D. After developing and going live with their real-time telemetry system on Amazon Web Services (AWS), the team has placed as the highest-ranking Australian squad in the electric vehicle (EV) division of the Australasia Formula SAE competition, placing second overall. Read this post to learn more.

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AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance launches in Malaysia to stimulate the tech talent ecosystem

In October 2024, at Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud Day Malaysia, the region’s AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance was launched. In collaboration with the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the Tech Alliance aims to modernize tech programs of study at Malaysian higher education institutions, connect learners to in-demand tech jobs, and support the development of a highly-skilled tech workforce.

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AWS collaborates with Malaysia Ministry of Higher Education’s JPPKK to build next-generation AI workforce

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized how we work and is reshaping the workforce of the future. However, a recent study conducted by Access Partnership for AWS revealed that 81 percent of Malaysia’s employers struggle to find the AI talent they need, despite nine in 10 stating that hiring AI-skilled talent is a priority for them. To address the nation’s AI skills gap, AWS and Jabatan Pendidikan Politeknik & Kolej Komuni (JPPKK), an agency under Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE), teamed up to introduce new training initiatives targeting both educators and students to uplift Malaysia’s TVET (technical and vocational education and training) community.

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AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance launches in France to help meet demand for cloud, AI talent

The Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance in France brings together education institutions, community organizations, and employers, with all participating organizations playing a critical role. The alliance aims to answer this question: How can we accelerate the digital transformation and economic development of France, when basic digital skills are lacking? Read this post to learn more.