university Hawaii system and Hawaii State Department of Education (Terrible), announced a collaboration with Amazon Web Services on August 30 (AWS) train, upskill, and certify students in cloud computing skills over the next three years. Training can lead to a path to a technical career.

As the private and public sectors increasingly rely on cloud computing technologies, skilled technical workers continue to be in high demand nationally and domestically. HawaiiThere were over 9,600 unique job postings requiring cloud computing skills. Hawaii For the past year, according to some estimates.

“The cloud has become the primary method for rapidly deploying new information systems and services.” hmm president David Lasner Said. “We are delighted to be part of this new statewide initiative. AWSone of the world’s leading cloud service providers, and Hawaii Department of Education plans how to work together to deliver the real world AWS skills and certifications to Hawaii Residents and students of all levels across the island. “

Through this initiative, Hawaii works with AWS An Academy program that provides educational institutions with a free, ready-to-teach cloud computing curriculum, enabling students to earn industry-recognized credentials AWS Certifications and high-demand cloud jobs.

Educators at participating institutions have access to instructor training. Students can also access her self-paced online training courses and labs. AWSThe collaboration aims to establish a talent pipeline for the high school through tertiary workforce, with a near-term goal of training and certifying 150 learners by 2025.

“It is a very exciting time to align K-12 and higher education with workforce development and emerging sectors. Hawaii – like that that and cloud computing—ensuring students are prime candidates for highly skilled, high-paying, high-demand, future-focused jobs. ” Terrible Superintendent Keith Hayashi said: “We look forward to working together to strengthen our shared commitment to preparing the leaders of the future. Hawaiiworkforce needs. “

initial AWS The educational program is Aiea This initiative is designed to help prepare students for internships, practicums, and additional cloud skills training.

“The future of work is being shaped by evolving technologies, and roles such as software development, data science, cybersecurity and machine learning often require cloud computing skills. we Education, State and Local Government AWS“As we try to imagine future jobs that don’t exist today, cloud computing technology will be the driving force behind these new and exciting careers. AWS is proud to work with policy, education and government leaders. Hawaii We prepare learners for today’s in-demand careers and help individuals build the foundational skills to pursue tomorrow’s jobs. “

Hayashi, Rasner, Mark Ronaldson, State and Local Government Sales Leaders AWS The collaboration was officially announced at a signing ceremony at Pearl City High School.