About Amazon Web Services
In 2006, Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduced the first ever cloud infrastructure solution. With this came the ability to get on-demand delivery of IT resources over the internet. Without the need to invest in and maintain hardware, organisations could develop and grow significantly faster at a fraction of the cost. Today, AWS is the most comprehensive and adopted cloud platform in the world. AWS powers organisations of all sizes across almost every industry in 190 countries with over 200 products, services, and custom-built solutions.
From machine learning to serverless computing to internet of things, organisations are using the cloud to solve ambitious challenges and improve the way we live. Netflix is able to stream 125 million hours of entertainment to over 200 million members a day. Terraformation is working towards planting a trillion trees by scaling and decentralising seed databases globally. Capella Space is providing disaster relief organizations around the world with detailed satellite imagery in near-real time. It’s exciting, and it’s just the beginning.
Amazon Web Services in Australia
AWS has the largest and most dynamic community, with millions of active customers and tens of thousands of partners globally – many of which are located in Australia.
Is Canva a go-to design tool for you or your students? Do you use Ticketek when booking a ticket for your favourite show? Do you bank with NAB? Have you been a patient of Gold Coast University Hospital? Have you ever ordered furniture from Koala? Are you a resident of New South Wales who received COVID test results from NSW Health Pathology during the height of the pandemic? Are you a citizen of Charles Sturt, South Australia?
These are only a few of the examples of how you might be interacting with the AWS Cloud in Australia. The AWS Cloud for Public Sector in Australia and New Zealand is helping customers across government, education, nonprofit, and healthcare innovate, evolve, and solve citizen challenges. In addition, AWS continues to expand its cloud infrastructure in Australia, including the recent launch of a data region in Melbourne.
The IT Skills Gap in Australia
As evidenced above, we live in an increasingly digital and cloud-enabled world, both in our personal lives and professional lives. According to The Tech Council of Australia, 1 in 16 working Australians now work in tech jobs and Australia has more software engineers and developers than solicitors, plumbers, or hairdressers. In 2022, the Australian government and technology sector set the goal of creating 1.2 million tech-related jobs by 2030.
Despite the increase of tech jobs, companies are struggling to fill tech roles and Australia’s talent scarcity is among the worst in the world. More than 62% of HR and C-suite leaders admit the talent shortage is causing problems for their organisations. 7 out of 10 workers in Australia are not confident that they are gaining digital skills fast enough to meet future career needs when 3.7 million workers are predicted to need digital skills training in the immediate future.
As a leader in the tech industry, Amazon Web Services has a role to play in cloud technology upskilling globally.
Amazon Web Services Education Programs
AWS is committed to expanding access to cloud skills training and education globally. We work hand-in-hand with organisations, education institutions, and governments to empower diverse individuals along different journeys to upskill, reskill, and prepare for high-quality jobs.
With free cloud training programs for learners, we offer a variety of resources to upskill on cloud knowledge regardless of where a learner is in their cloud learning journey.
Instructor-Led Cloud Upskilling Resources
AWS Academy – empowering tertiary education institutions with free courses to prepare students for industry-recognised certifications and careers in the cloud
Self-Guided Cloud Upskilling Resources
AWS Educate – helping any individual, regardless of where they are in their cloud learning journey, gain access to hundreds of hours of free online training and resources designed to upskill, practice, and evaluate cloud skills
AWS Cloud Quest – whether you’re starting your cloud learning journey or diving into specialised skills, this role-playing game will help you build practical AWS skills
AWS Skill Builder – build in-demand cloud skills with 500+ courses and learning paths, including self-paced labs, practice exams, role-based games, and challenges to enhance your learning experience
Amazon Web Services and TAFE Institutions Across Australia
We can’t wait to put even more innovative cloud technology and cloud training resources in the hands of learners —making it faster and easier for them to build anything, solve anything, and transform the way they achieve their goals.
We look forward to our collaboration with TAFE Directors Australia and learning how we can support TAFE institutions across the country. Please have a look at our AWS Australia FAQs or contact our team if you have questions or would like to discuss how we can support your cloud learning needs!
Cloud Skills for TAFE by AWS – Post TAFETalks Webinar Series
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Australia is eager to continue the digital and cloud skills conversation and we invite you to join in! We have created a three-part follow-up series to dive deeper into information and resources relevant to cloud technology upskilling and cloud careers in Australia. Session information is listed below.
Please use this form to register for the sessions you are interested in attending.
If you have questions, you can reach our team at stj-anz@amazon.com. We hope to see you soon!
o Part I – Incorporating AWS Academy in Your Curriculum and TAFE Examples from Across Australia
§ Audience: TAFE Educators and TAFE Tech Leaders
§ When: Tuesday, May 2nd at 3PM (AEST)
§ Where: Online via WebEx (Register using this form to receive webinar details. Please note that registration will close one hour prior to the webinar.)
§ Overview: The AWS Academy team will give an overview of this free cloud learning resource provided by AWS and how it can be leveraged in IT curriculum, including pre-built modules and direct access to the AWS console via Learner Labs. The session will also provide current examples of how TAFE educators from across Australia are utilising AWS Academy and the impact it has on their students. 15 minutes of Q&A will follow 45 minutes of prepared content, though attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentation.
o Part II – Continued Cloud Learning with Free On-Demand Resources
§ Audience: TAFE Educators, TAFE Tech Leaders, and TAFE Students
§ When: Wednesday, May 17th at 3PM (AEST)
§ Where: Online via WebEx (Register using this form to receive webinar details. Please note that registration will close one hour prior to the webinar.)
§ Overview: Embrace cloud learning for life with free self-guided and self-paced resources by Amazon Web Services (AWS), including AWS Educate, AWS Cloud Quest, and AWS Skill Builder. Join members from the AWS Skills to Jobs and AWS Training and Certification teams to learn how anyone 15 years and older in Australia can easily access and upskill on cloud content in an engaging and fun way. The best part is that these resources are available when you want, from wherever you are! In addition to program overviews, the team will highlight how these resources link to cloud career opportunities across Australia. 15 minutes of Q&A will follow 45 minutes of prepared content, though attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentation.
o Part III – Best Practices for Cloud Career Readiness: Practical Skills, Resume, and Interview Advice + TAFE Student Success Stories
§ Audience: TAFE Educators and TAFE Students
§ When: Thursday, June 1st at 3PM (AEST)
§ Where: Online via WebEx (Register using this form to receive webinar details. Please note that registration will close one hour prior to the webinar.)
§ Overview: Are you interested in learning what it takes to land a job that requires cloud skills? Do you want practical advice on how to best prepare for applying and interviewing for a cloud role? Do you have questions about the process? Join the AWS Student Programs and AWS Early Career Talent teams alongside hiring managers from AWS to answer these questions and more. In addition, hear from former TAFE students who now work at AWS about their journey toward a cloud career! 15 minutes of Q&A will follow 45 minutes of prepared content, though attendees are encouraged to ask questions throughout the presentation.
