Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced that it will invest more than €5 million in Ghana to expand the supply of skilled cloud computing professionals and increase diversity.
The International Finance Corporation noted that in Sub-Saharan Africa, more than 230 million jobs will require digital skills by 2030, and in Ghana alone, more than 9 million jobs will require digital skills by 2030. Now is the time to invest in future of young Africans.
The investment is made possible by the AWS Partner Network (APN), a global community that leverages AWS technologies, programs, expertise, and tools to create solutions and services for customers. The investment will be allocated over the next three years to AmaliTech.
AmaliTech provides technology employment pathways for people in sub-Saharan Africa, connecting them to the global demand for technology talent. The company’s approach combines training with employment and continuous learning. By focusing on specialized technological services, they contribute to local economic and social development. By the end of 2026, AmaliTech expects to train over 5,000 people, certify 4,000 AWS professionals and secure employment opportunities for more than 2,000 people.
The course structure is based on AWS restart/launch programa free cohort-based workforce development training program that helps individuals develop cloud computing skills and connects participants with employment opportunities at local employers.
Training includes practical career skills such as interviewing and resume writing to help prepare participants for entry-level roles in the cloud, including cloud operations, infrastructure support, programming, security, database fundamentals and security techniques, and commercial support.
“AmaliTech aims to offer approximately one-third of successful graduates a career opportunity working here at AmaliTech,” explains Martin Hecker, founder and CEO of AmaliTech.
“AmaliTech also connects graduates with other employers for job interviews and career opportunities. The joint project started in November 2023 with 200 trainees and is the start of the largest collaboration to date in the history of our young company – and certainly another milestone. I am very excited about this partnership and really look forward to seeing the first wave of trainees complete this excellent course, which will be a life-changing experience for many of them.”
“Industry demand for cloud adoption continues to outpace the number of cloud-savvy workers, leaving organizations struggling to find and hire the talent needed to implement cloud services,” said Tejas Vashi, Global Lead, AWS re /Start. “Together with AmaliTech, we’re helping remove barriers so people from all backgrounds can gain skills to launch successful careers in the cloud. We’re committed to helping AWS customers and partners hire with confidence from a trusted pipeline of early-career talent.”
“I was well taught and supported during the AWS re/Start program with AmaliTech. I had dedicated instructors who cared deeply about us students, abundant and detailed resources, and exciting material-driven events to break up the monotony, ensuring I ran a highly recommended program as a starting point for cloud computing enthusiasts!” says Ruth Otasowie, a student from the November 2023 cohort.
Since its inception in 2020, AmaliTech’s programs have already provided more than 1,000 people in Ghana and Rwanda with the digital skills needed for today’s job market. Training an additional 5,000 people in cloud computing marks another major step forward for the Ghanaian economy, the livelihoods of Ghana’s growing workforce and building a sustainable technology ecosystem in West Africa. AmaliTech puts inclusion front and center: investing in women’s empowerment and integrating people with disabilities into the workplace.
AmaliTech places special emphasis on skill upgradation and training programs are an integral part of the social impact business. STEM university graduates receive free training in both technology and soft skills at AmaliTech’s training academies and subsequent employment opportunities at AmaliTech’s offices in Ghana or Rwanda, where they work closely with international companies on their digital projects. In this way, sustainable jobs are created, while at the same time compensating for the shortage of IT specialists in Africa and Europe. Interested candidates can visit the AmaliTech website at amalitech.org to register for their training programs.
“Partnering with AmaliTech has been a great example of empowering people with the cloud computing skills they need to take charge of their careers,” says Ruba Borno, VP of Global Channels & Alliances at AWS.
“The Ghanaian students who complete this training program are the diverse, talented cloud workforce of the future, equipping organizations across West Africa and globally to accelerate innovation through the AWS Cloud.”