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The article discusses an inclusive workforce program called "Skill Up in the Cloud" that aims to provide cloud computing skills training and career opportunities for women in South Africa.

Specifically, the article covers:

  • The collaboration between AWS Skills Center, Absa, and Women in Tech to create the program in Cape Town, South Africa
  • The program's objective of upskilling 50 unemployed female graduates in cloud computing and preparing them for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification
  • The training approach, which included expert-led sessions, career coaching, and real-world insights from AWS and Absa professionals
  • The program's alignment with AWS's goal of providing free cloud skills training globally and Absa's commitment to promoting gender diversity in the tech sector
  • The graduation ceremony and the participants' readiness to pursue cloud careers and mentor others
  • The potential for similar programs to bridge the digital divide and empower women in the tech landscape


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