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or underemployed and who have little technology experience , for careers in cloud computing . The initiative provides participants with new cloud computing skills , career and resume coaching , and interviews with local employers .
The programme connects over 90 % of graduates with job interview opportunities . At the end of 2020 , AWS re / Start operated in 25 cities across 12 countries . This year , we expect to double the number of cities in which we operate . The AWS re / Start programme is part of Amazon ’ s commitment to help 29 million people around the world grow their tech skills with free cloud computing skills training by 2025 .
With the support of professional mentors and accredited instructors , participants get a foundation
AWS re / Start is a free , full-time , 12-week programme designed to support people who are unemployed or underemployed and who have little technology experience , for careers in cloud computing .
of cloud computing knowledge that will propel them into entry-level cloud jobs . The training includes developing skills in programming , networking , security and relational databases through real-
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