Head in the Cloud for students at Amazon’s third training hub
Alderman James Vos, the City’s Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, visited the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Skills Centre in Cape Town one year after its launch. This is AWS’s third training hub and its first outside the U.S. Over 14 000 students have been trained at the centre so far. Read more below:
The AWS Skills Centre provides in-person cloud learning spaces with interactive areas covering diverse fields such as machine learning, game development, data sustainability, cybersecurity, and space exploration. These spaces demonstrate how cloud technology supports various industries.
During his visit, Alderman Vos explored the facility, observed training sessions, and interacted with high school learners attending workshops.
‘The AWS Skills Centre’s commitment to workforce development aligns with the City’s efforts. We were thrilled to have Jobs Connect, the City’s Economic Development Department’s flagship workforce development programme, participate in their first Career Fair on 10 May 2024. This event provided invaluable opportunities for unemployed youth and graduates. Jobs Connect aims to link skilled individuals with job opportunities, and this collaboration highlights our shared mission to enhance employment prospects in Cape Town,’ said Alderman Vos.
The centre offers free training in a range of courses, from entry-level IT skills to advanced cloud computing. Learners can also earn AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, enhancing their employability in the tech industry.
Additionally, the centre provides career coaching and hosts networking events to facilitate job placements.
‘Skills development is key to increasing employment in Cape Town. Our goal is to build a resilient skills pipeline that supports growth. I commend AWS for choosing Cape Town and supporting our mission to upskill Capetonians. Through such collaborations, we prepare our communities for the technological future,’ said Alderman Vos.
For more information:
- AWS Skills Centre: https://aws.amazon.com/training/skills-centers/cape-town-skills-center.
- Jobs Connect: https://jobsconnect.leelyn.co.za
