AWS Launches $500 Million Effort for Student Cloud Builders
Amazon has launched an education program for college students centered around its cloud computing business. Student Rewards on AWS (Amazon Web Services) Builder Center, gives students access to earn AWS, 12 months of premium Skill Builder, and an AWS Certification Foundational exam voucher as they learn, build and connect in the community, the company announced Thursday (Aug. 20). […] The post…
Amazon has announced a $500 million program to support college students in their cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) careers. The Student Rewards on AWS Builder Center initiative offers students access to credits, premium Skill Builder courses, and a voucher for the AWS Certification Foundational exam. This program expands upon AWS's existing community for developers, providing verified students with exclusive resources to accelerate their learning and networking opportunities.
The initiative is part of Amazon's broader cloud and AI-focused public sector investments, including a $1 billion cloud incentive program for the U.S. intelligence community and a $1 billion commitment to Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE). These efforts aim to accelerate the development of AI applications, moving from months to days.
Additionally, Amazon's Alexa for Shopping is now offering personalized product recommendations by combining photographs, conversations, and purchasing history. This move is part of Amazon's broader strategy to harness AI in retail, specifically targeting areas where traditional retailers like Walmart excel.
Written by urgent.news from PYMNTS's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
