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#  STEM Education programs Amazon supports in the U.S.

*We are committed to increase youth and adult access to STEM opportunities, inspire students to explore careers of the future and the broad range of technical and non-technical roles available to them, and promote diversity and inclusion in the tech industry.*

Amazon believes in the transformative power of education and invest in programs to help children, higher education students, and adults unlock their potential and create the next generation of innovators. Through Amazon Future Engineer, our global childhood-to-career computer science program, we’re helping increase access to high-quality science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education for millions of students from underserved and historically underrepresented communities each year.

## Explore our U.S. STEM Education programs

**Ages:** 13+

[AWS Educate](https://aws.amazon.com/education/awseducate/) is open to any individual, regardless of where they are in their education, technical experience, or career journey. Simplify your journey into cloud computing and AI with AWS Educate—your free, curated learning path to in-demand tech skills.

**Ages:** 18+

[AWS Skills Centers](https://aws.amazon.com/training/skills-centers/) are in-person learning centers designed to bring cloud computing to life for individual learners or prospective learners in their local communities. Each location features a Cloud Discovery Space with interactive exhibits showcasing real-world applications of cloud computing and has fully equipped classrooms that offer free, instructor-led training.

![An image of a woman sitting at a desk in a classroom with her laptop and a water bottle in front of her. She is smiling and looking off in the distance. Behind her is a large blue wall that says "AWS" on it.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f370e3b/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1688x1125+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2F3a%2Fd5%2Ff5ea1b36429d88e02f31501b2bb5%2Faws-skillscenter-hero-v2.jpg)

- [See inside the AWS Skills Center in Seattle, where you can explore interactive tech exhibits and take free cloud computing courses](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/aws-skills-center-seattle-photo-tour)

**Ages:** 18+

[AWS re/Start](https://aws.amazon.com/training/restart/) is a cohort-based workforce development training program that prepares individuals for careers in the cloud and connects them to potential employers. A technology background is not required to apply. The program is free to the learner and focused on helping unemployed or underemployed individuals launching a new career. Through coursework and hands-on labs, using real world scenarios, learners can gain the technical skills they need for entry to mid-level cloud roles. AWS re/Start also provides learners with professional skills training like resume and interview coaching to prepare them for employer meetings and job interviews.

![An image highlighting the AWS re/Start program](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/b106a3a/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1689x1126+156+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fec%2Ff2%2F0c32d289406bad67b253e428c0c6%2Fawsrestart-hero-2000x1126.jpg)

- [5 ways AWS re/Start training prepares people for careers in cloud computing](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/5-ways-aws-re-start-training-prepares-people-for-careers-in-cloud-computing)

**Ages:** Higher education students

The [AWS Internet Infrastructure Workshop](https://baccc.org/iiw/) (IIW) is an 80-hour program that exposes students to career possibilities, engages them with hands-on experiences and tours, and propels them into next steps that can include apprenticeship, additional training, and employment.

**Ages:** High school students

[Amazon JumpStart](https://www.aboutamazon.com/impact/community/stem-education/emerging-talent) is a youth apprenticeship program that employs emerging talent from high schools in underserved communities. Designed to complement in-classroom learning, the program hosts apprentices to work as paid, part-time employees. They get on-the-job learning experience and accelerate their future career prospects.

**Ages:** 18+

[AWS Cloud Clubs](https://s12d.com/cloud-clubs) are student-led user groups available worldwide for post-secondary level students and independent learners. Run by Developer Relations at AWS, Cloud Club membership is open to any learner aged 18+. Join a Cloud Club near you or apply to be a captain in one of our biannual cohorts!

**Ages:** 8-24

The [AWS Girls' Tech Series](https://aws-girlstechday.splashthat.com/) inspires and motivates girls and young women, ages 8-24, to pursue interests and careers in technology. It encourages future female builders to Think Big and use STEAM to ignite their imaginations, participate in fun and engaging workshops, and explore exciting careers in technology.

**Ages:** 8-18

[Career Tours](https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/careertours) is a gamified, virtual field trip program that pulls back the curtain on the careers of the future by showcasing the real-life people and cutting-edge technology behind Amazon’s innovations.

**Ages:** Secondary and higher education learners

[AWS Academy](https://aws.amazon.com/training/awsacademy/) provides higher education institutions with a free, ready-to-teach cloud computing curriculum that prepares students to pursue industry-recognized certifications and in-demand cloud jobs. AWS Academy curriculum helps educators stay at the forefront of AWS Cloud innovation so that they can equip students with the skills they need to get hired in one of the fastest-growing industries.

**Ages:** Middle school students

The [We Build It Better](https://www.webuilditbetter.org/) program lays a foundation for students to understand the process of developing a new product and equipping them with the skills to design and create an innovative solution to a real-world industry-based challenge.

**Ages:** High school seniors

At Amazon, supporting underserved students in their computer science education is not only important to us–it’s imperative to building a diverse tech industry and future. Our [Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship](https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/scholarships) program provides students with an opportunity to upgrade their careers with a $40,000 scholarship, plus an offer to complete a paid summer internship at Amazon.

![nicole, an amazon future engineer scholarship recipient, walks down a campus road while wearing a backpack. she's wearing glasses and is looking off camera to her left](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/0ea46cc/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1620x1080+166+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fe3%2F82%2Fea2f8937479a9ff8f85f5a4da387%2Fhero-2.jpg)

- [How Amazon Future Engineer brings together organizations, teachers, and students from underserved communities to nurture the next generation of STEM leaders ](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/community/amazon-future-engineer-program)

**Ages:** Teachers

The [Amazon Future Engineer Teacher Ambassador Program](https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/amazon-future-engineer-teacher-ambassadors) exists as a paid fellowship experience designed to increase access to computer science and technology for all students and teachers. Teachers from across the United States representing a diverse range of grades, regions, and communities are selected annually for a two-year cohort experience with curated equity by design professional development and industry access to Amazon.

**Ages:** Teachers

[We fund introductory and Advanced Placement (AP) Computer Science (CS)](https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/childhood-to-career-computer-science-offerings) courses through two College Board endorsed providers, Code.org and ProjectSTEM. Schools can select either provider depending on course needs and will receive teacher professional development and curriculum as part of their sponsorship. All teachers receive additional Amazon Future Engineer benefits including materials to market their CS courses to underrepresented students, a paid professional membership to Computer Science Teachers Association (CSTA).

**Ages:** 18+

The [AWS AI and ML Scholars program](https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/our-impact/scholars/) expands access to foundational AI & ML education for underserved learners globally. Through a two-phase structure, learners participate in an open Challenge Phase focused on Gen AI fundamentals, with top performers earning spots in advanced learning opportunities. The program combines AWS-powered hands-on experiences with latest learning content, creating pathways to careers in AI and ML.

![José Tapia, sitting at a desk, viewing information on two computer monitors.](https://assets.aboutamazon.com/dims4/default/f321b19/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1350x900+125+0/resize/300x200!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fassets.aboutamazon.com%2Fce%2Fb9%2F9e0db6364149898783f89705ea49%2Faws-inline-5.jpg)

- [This AWS scholarship recipient is creating a slam dunk solution for parents who have to miss their kids’ sports games](https://www.aboutamazon.com/news/aws/this-aws-scholarship-recipient-is-creating-a-slam-dunk-solution-for-parents-who-have-to-miss-their-kids-sports-games)

**Ages:** Teachers

Amazon Future Engineer partners with non-profit [BootUp Professional Development](https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/computer-science-pathway-for-school-districts) (PD) to bring computer science-specific teacher PD and curriculum to underserved school districts across the country. The program provides everything school districts need to implement a sustainable computer science initiative. This includes, over a three year period, eight onsite (or virtual) professional development workshops, ongoing model teaching and coaching, curricula and teacher lesson plans, and an online Instructional Coach Course to ensure the sustainability of the program. Districts receive BootUp’s project-based curriculum, which uses the free coding platforms Scratch and Scratch Jr. The curriculum remains free in perpetuity.