AWS Launches The First International AWS Skills Center In Cape Town
AWS Launches The First International AWS Skills Center In Cape Town. Amazon Web Services (AWS) opened its first international AWS Skills Center in Cape Town, South Africa, continuing on a mission to remove the barriers of access to cloud skills training. AWS Skills Centers are Amazon’s dedicated, in-person cloud learning spaces designed for anyone who is curious about cloud computing, career possibilities in the industry, and how to gain the skills to achieve their career goals.
Anyone in the local community—regardless of background, education, or social status—can explore how cloud computing technology is powering everything from weather predictions to smart homes. As part of the grand opening ceremony, AWS invited local community leaders, education partners, government dignitaries, and job seekers to tour the facility and explore how the cloud is impacting their daily lives. Premier of the Western Cape Alan Winde, Director-General of Higher Education and Training Nkosinathi Sishi, Provincial Minister Mireille Wenger, Member of Mayoral Committee James Vos, and AWS leaders Maureen Lonergan, Tanuja Randery, and Rashika Ramlal shared their excitement about the new learning center and the value it offers to the region.
“We look forward to working with AWS to bring powerful training resources to the citizens of South Africa,” said Winde. “By investing in our people and their future, we are also investing in South Africa’s future and advancing our stature in the global economy.”
“AWS is committed to removing barriers for people to access the skills training they need to grow their careers,” said Lonergan, vice president of AWS Training and Certification. “The Cape Town region is rife with talent, and upskilling the workforce can play a key role in driving innovation, catalyzing economic growth, and accelerating digital transformation across South Africa.”
Cape Town is the third AWS Skills Center to open, joining facilities in Seattle and Arlington, Virginia. Each center features a wide range of cloud training and career exploration activities that are free of charge and open to the public. Each space is designed to engage visitors by showcasing how cloud technology is powering everything from weather predictions to robotics. Visitors learn by participating in a variety of fun and interactive experiences.
