About Cloud and AI Skilling Initiative:
- It aims to provide foundational AI and cloud literacy through Amazon Web Services (AWS) digital training content.
- It offers intensive, job-ready training to 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 will be delivered entirely online through Cultus Education, NSDC’s selected delivery partner.
- 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 address 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.
- 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.
