Edukasyon.ph and AWS collaborate to provide free cloud skills training and launch tech careers in the Philippines

The free, full-time, 12-week program is aimed towards unemployed or underemployed Filipinos who have limited or no background in information technology but are seeking to upskill in cloud and gain employment in cloud-related jobs. AWS re/Start covers fundamental AWS cloud skills through scenario-based learning, hands-on labs, and coursework.

The program also covers practical career skills, such as interviewing and resume writing, to help individuals prepare for entry-level cloud roles. AWS re/Start graduates have developed both technical and soft skills that will prepare them for success in entry-level technology careers. Cohorts in the Philippines will run virtually and be led by an expert instructor with a mix of both live classes and supplemental on-demand videos.

Edukasyon.ph is the largest edtech platform in the Philippines empowering millions of Gen Z students aged 13 to 24 to make self-aware education decisions that lead to a fulfilling career and life. Edukasyon.ph has worked with hundreds of partners - schools, corporations, and foundations - to enable them to reach and engage with its student community along the journey from education to career.

Nationwide, inclusive cloud training program

Any Filipino can apply to join the program, including those who are unemployed or underemployed. Edukayson.ph is also targeting potential learners in underserved communities such as women, single mothers, women returning to the workforce, LGBTQ+, displaced overseas Filipino workers, people with disabilities, and indigenous peoples.

After completing the program, the learners receive a voucher to take the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. AWS instructors will also facilitate tutor drop-in sessions where learners can ask questions and refresh their knowledge in preparation for the exam.

“AWS re/Start brings ‘net-new’ talent into the workforce, establishing a win-win-win scenario for individuals to launch successful careers in cloud, organizations to increase their competitive edge with in-demand talent, and communities to thrive and grow. We are proud to work with Edukasyon.ph to build the diverse, robust cloud workforce of the future enabling organizations to accelerate their innovation with the AWS Cloud,” said Emmanuel Pillai, Head of Training and Certification, ASEAN, AWS.

From education to employment

Support and assistance to the learners will continue even after they graduate from the program. Leveraging on its partnerships with industry-leading institutions, Edukasyon.ph aims to provide placement opportunities to all graduates within six months after the completion of the program.

eCloudvalley (ECV), an AWS Partner and one of Edukasyon.ph’s hiring partners for the AWS re/Start program, has fully committed itself to welcome the graduates of the program to its company.

“The AWS re/Start Program is a tremendous effort to hone local cloud talents and spread cloud fluency that will sustain the demands of using cloud in the years to come. Training and continuous learning have always been integrated in ECV’s DNA. We heavily invest in our team’s learning and development, not only to better support our customers, but to help each member with the next steps of their career,” said Jonathan Que, Regional Manager of ECV. “AWS and Edukasyon.ph have ECV’s full support, and we are onboard to help make the program a success. We are excited to meet the talent and look forward to having them grow further with ECV,” Que added.

Edukasyon.ph will also conduct virtual career fairs that will enable more potential employers to meet the graduates and facilitate networking.

“From the beginning, the goal of Edukasyon.ph has been to help Filipino learners with their education and then to ensure that they would have a successful career. We are happy to turn this vision into reality through our collaboration with AWS,” said Grace David, CEO of Edukasyon.ph.

According to David, the objective of the partnership is to launch 700+ skilled and employable cloud professionals in the Philippines by December 2022 and 2,999+ cloud professionals by 2024.

Edukasyon.ph believes that every Filipino youth deserves to explore within reach and learn with purpose. Edukayson.ph aims to inspire exploration through everyday learning so learners can pursue a successful and fulfilling future. Through this collaboration with AWS, Edukayson.ph can create a direct impact on the learning journey and upskilling of aspiring tech professionals.

“This is a very important collaboration between AWS and Edukasyon.ph because we share the same sentiment and the same vision mission of wanting to have more talents in the cloud space. AWS, being the expert for that, and Filipinos who would always actually become world-class experts. I think that’s the intention here that when we say cloud experts, we just don’t want it to be limited among a few countries. We want the Philippines to make a mark and to be part of that world class pool of talent. And this is the very opportunity for all our fellow Filipinos, regardless of where they are located because they could sign up and get this training for free and get employed right after, and that one is not just all about meeting the targets the numbers, but this is giving opportunity for our Filipino learners to also have a career. That is what we want to make sure that we all remember about this conversation. It’s having the opportunity to be upscaled, be relevant even during the times of almost post-pandemic separation and more importantly have a career,” added David.

AWS re/Start is a global program delivered in 39 countries and connects more than 90% of graduates with job interview opportunities. Edukasyon.ph will work with its industry partners to facilitate placement for the program graduates in the Philippines.

Interested applicants can submit their application at https://www.edukasyon.ph/awsrestart

For more information on AWS re/Start, visit https://aws.amazon.com/training/restart/