AWS expands tech skills programme to Tennessee
The programme links students from local universities with employers, modernising courses to meet industry requirements and prepare learners for technology careers.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is expanding its Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance to Tennessee, making it the sixth US state to join the initiative. The partnership with the Nashville Innovation Alliance targets middle Tennessee’s rising demand for AI and cloud computing talent.
Between 2020 and 2023, tech job postings in the region increased by 35 percent, with around 8,000 roles currently open.
The programme will link students from local universities with employers and practical learning opportunities. Courses will be modernised to meet industry demand, ensuring students gain relevant AI and cloud expertise.
Local leaders emphasised the initiative’s potential to strengthen Nashville’s workforce. Mayor Freddie O’Connell stressed preparing residents for tech careers, while AWS and the Alliance aim to create sustainable pathways to high-paying roles.
The Tech Alliance has already reached 62,000 learners globally and engaged over 780 employers. Tennessee’s expansion aims to reach over 1,000 residents by 2027, with further statewide growth planned to boost Nashville’s role as a southeastern tech hub.
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