In collaboration with the Andhra Pradesh government and non-profit organizations, Amazon India introduces the Future Engineer program. The initiative aims to enhance teacher competencies in Computational Thinking and 21st-century skills through blended learning courses in Andhra Pradesh. The program’s initial phase will impact 10,000 students and 500 teachers across Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Vizag districts in the 2024-25 academic year. By 2026-27, the 21st-century skills curriculum is expected to benefit over 100,000 students in the state.
Amazon India has revealed the initiation of its Amazon Future Engineer Program in Andhra Pradesh, marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Leadership for Equity (LFE), Quest Alliance (QA), and the Government of Andhra Pradesh. The event included key government officials such as Commissioner of School Education, Shri Suresh Kumar (IAS), State Project Director of Samagra Shiksha, Shri Srinivas Rao (IAS), and the Director of SCERT, Shri Prathap Reddy. This collaborative effort kickstarts the program in the state, commencing in the districts of Srikakulam, Vizianagaram, and Visakhapatnam. The goal is to empower 10,000 students with computer science education by the 2024-25 academic year, with a projected impact on over 100,000 students by 2026-27.
The Amazon Future Engineer program in Andhra Pradesh focuses on equipping teachers with pedagogical, technical, and teacher leadership skills. This is achieved through a training program on Computational Thinking & 21st Century Skills, aiming to enable effective delivery of computer science curriculum in classrooms. Teachers will undergo training to establish Computational Thinking (CT) Clubs in schools, collaborating with the State Council for Education Research and Training (SCERT) to develop and pilot a computer science curriculum for Government schools in Andhra Pradesh.
Shri Srinivas Rao, State Project Director, Samagra Shiksha, Government of Andhra Pradesh said, “Our collaboration to expand Amazon Future Engineer Program marks a significant step towards revolutionizing our education system. By integrating computer science teaching excellence courses, we aim to equip our students with essential skills for the digital age, paving the way for a tech-savvy future generation.” He added, “Such private-public partnerships will build the future tech talent pool in India.”
Akshay Kashyap, Lead of Amazon Future Engineer, India, stated, “Amazon Future Engineer is dedicated to equipping all students, particularly those facing limited opportunities, with skills essential for future careers. We prioritize partnerships aligned with our vision, recognizing computer science as a crucial skill. Over the past two years, we have extended computer science education to over 1.5 million students and 8,000 educators nationwide. We’ve observed the transformative impact of educators keen on introducing computer science to their classrooms. We extend our sincere thanks to the government of Andhra Pradesh for this collaborative initiative, enabling teachers to integrate computer science education and shape the future of learning.”
Amazon introduced the Amazon Future Engineer Program in India in 2021, collaborating with education-focused non-profit organizations like Leadership for Equity and Quest Alliance. This collaboration aimed to bring computer science education to over 10,000 schools in India over the past two years. As a comprehensive childhood-to-career program, AFE spans from primary schooling to secondary education and career development. The program includes scholarships and internships for girls aspiring to pursue careers in the tech industry. Throughout, Amazon collaborates with organizations sharing its mission, providing students with opportunities to explore the depth of computer science in connection with self-expression, social justice, sustainability, and more.
Amazon is driven by four guiding principles: prioritizing customer needs over competition, fostering a passion for innovation, dedicating to operational excellence, and embracing long-term thinking. The company aspires to be the most customer-centric, the best employer, and the safest workplace on Earth. Notable innovations such as customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, Prime, Fulfilment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle, Fire tablets, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, and The Climate Pledge exemplify Amazon’s commitment to groundbreaking initiatives.
About Amazon Future Engineer
Amazon Future Engineer is Amazon’s flagship program in computer science education, aiming to provide every young individual the opportunity to shape their future. The program inspires and educates millions of students globally, allowing them to explore computer science through school curriculum and project-based learning. Students engage in coding to create music, program robots, and solve problems. Amazon Future Engineer focuses on reaching students from historically underrepresented communities on a global scale, offering both virtual and hands-on computer science project learning. The program is accessible in the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, and India.
Source : IndianWeb2
