New Delhi: The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), in partnership with Generation India Foundation (GIF) and Amazon Web Services India Private Limited (AWS India), is offering cloud skills training to 1,500 learners. This initiative, called project AMBER, aims to connect these learners to employment opportunities. By implementing the SANKALP programme, MSDE is actively promoting gender diversification in the tech industry, specifically focusing on women and underprivileged groups.
Projects such as AMBER, a collaborative effort between the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) – under the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) – and GIF, have been instrumental in creating essential opportunities. AMBER, a project co-funded by MSDE (as part of the SANKALP program) and supported by private philanthropy, aims to provide training for 30,000 young individuals, with 50% of the beneficiaries being women.
As part of this collaboration, learners participate in AWS (re/Start), a workforce development program designed to support unemployed and underemployed individuals. This comprehensive program covers essential AWS cloud skills and offers practical career advice, including resume writing and interview preparation.
Through a combination of real-world scenario-based exercises, hands-on labs, and comprehensive coursework, learners will acquire in-depth training in various technologies such as Linux, Python, networking, security, and relational databases. Additionally, this program offers learners the opportunity to obtain the highly regarded AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification exam, a recognized credential that validates their expertise in cloud computing and establishes connections with potential employers in the IT and cloud industry.
Speaking about the initiative, Shri Atul Kumar Tiwari, Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship said that the automation and other technological advancements are changing the nature of jobs and providing immense economic growth potential to India. Collaborating with AWS re/Start is crucial for those individuals who need cloud computing skills and to open up more opportunities for women to pursue tech careers.
We are deeply invested in building capabilities in areas that are evolving due to demographic transitions and technological changes such as Industry 4.0 and Web 3.0. He believed outcome-based skills training initiatives like Project AMBER will help tap the enormous potential of India’s youth, he added.
Amit Mehta, Head of Business Development for Education & Training, AWS India Private Limited stated, ‘AWS re/Start brings entry-level talent into the workforce and helps individuals to launch successful cloud careers, organizations to increase their competitive edge with in-demand talent, and communities to thrive. We are excited to collaborate with MSDE, NSDC, and GIF to create a diverse and robust pipeline of young cloud computing professionals that will help organizations across India to accelerate their digital transformation.’
