Amazon Future Engineer Program third phase was launched on October 22 2024 by National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) spread across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana and Tripura. The third phase would include an orientation on blockchain, artificial intelligence, coding, block programming and AI sessions.
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The Commissioner, NESTS Shri Ajeet Kumar Srivastava also inaugurated the four-day in-person teachers’ training workshop as well as the EMRS Coders Expo, an exhibition of Top 20 Coding Projects from EMRSs during the previous academic year, in New Delhi
Amazon Future Engineer is Amazon’s signature computer science education program. Students explore computer science through school curriculum and project- based learning using code to make music, program robots, and solve problems.
Through the program, Amazon is covering millions of students from historically underrepresented communities globally through Amazon Future Engineer with real-world inspired virtual and hands-on computer science project learning. The program is available in the U.S., U.K., Canada, France, and India.
The program was launched by Amazaon in the year 2021 in India and has partnered with several education-focused non-profit organisations including Leadership for Equity, Learning Links Foundation, Pi Jam Foundation, American India Foundation, Code.org, Educational Initiatives, Peepul, The Innovation Story, NavGurukul and Foundation for Excellence; to engage with students and provide them critical learning opportunities. Through this extensive partner network, Amazon has also engaged with key government bodies, policy makers, teachers and the management of thousands of government schools to implement the AFE program in Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Odisha, Tamil Nadu and Telangana.
The program is a part of Amazon’s global initiative to provide access to computer science education for underprivileged students. While the program is led by Amazon, it often collaborates with various government bodies, educational institutions, and non-profit organizations to amplify its reach. However, it is not directly a government initiative of India but rather a collaboration with government schools and organizations to deliver its goals.
Key Collaborations and Government Involvement:–
- Partnership with Government Schools:
Amazon collaborated with government of India in providing computer science education in government schools across various states in India.
- Amazon also collaborates with the state education departments to implement coding and computer science curricula in schools.
- The beneficiary are students in rural and underdeveloped areas, making computer science education more accessible to children who may not otherwise have these opportunities.
- Support for the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020:
- Amazon Future Engineer aligns with the Government of India’s National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which emphasizes the importance of technology and coding skills as part of the school curriculum.
- By offering coding and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) education, the program supports the vision of NEP 2020 to promote digital literacy from an early age.
- Focus on Digital Infrastructure:
- The program may collaborate with local governments to provide digital infrastructure, such as computer labs, internet access, and learning materials, to underfunded schools.
- Amazon’s resources aim to strengthen the overall digital literacy ecosystem, complementing government efforts to promote STEM education.
How It Benefits the Government:–
- Enhances Education Outreach: Through partnerships with government schools, Amazon helps improve the overall quality of STEM education, supporting government goals to modernize the education system.
- Contributes to Skill Development: By equipping students with skills in coding and software development, the initiative aligns with the Skill India mission, contributing to the creation of a tech-savvy future workforce.
- Fosters Innovation: The program encourages innovation and entrepreneurship, complementing the government’s goals under Make in India and Digital India programs.
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