Amazon Web Services (AWS) is investing more than 5 million euros in the next three years to expand the supply of qualified professionals in cloud computing and increase diversity in Ghana.

This is to support the country in closing the digital skills gap which is projected to rise by 2030 according to the IFC.

The investment is made possible by the AWS Partner Network and allocated to AmaliTech, a Takoradi based technology training centre.

Training includes practical career skills such as interviewing and resume writing to help participants prepare for entry-level cloud roles, including cloud operations, infrastructure support, programming, security, database fundamentals, and security techniques and commercial support functions.

AmaliTech provides employment pathways in the technology sector to people in sub-Saharan Africa, connecting them to the global demand for tech talent. The company’s approach combines training with the employment and continuous learning.

By focusing on skilled technology services, they contribute to local economic and social development. At the end of 2026, AmaliTech expects to train over 5,000 people, certify 4,000 AWS practitioners, and secure employment opportunities for more than 2,000 individuals.

The course structure is based on the AWS re/Start program, a free, cohort-based workforce development training program that helps individuals build cloud computing skills and connects participants with employment opportunities at local employers.

“AmaliTech also connects graduates with other employers for job interviews and career opportunities. The joint project was launched in November 2023 with 200 trainees and is the start of the largest cooperation to date in our young company history - and certainly another milestone. I am very excited about this collaboration and really looking forward to seeing the first wave of trainees complete this excellent course, which will be a life changing experience for many of them"

“The industry demand for cloud adoption continues to outpace the number of cloud-savvy workers, leaving organizations struggling to find and hire the talent needed to implement cloud services,” said Tejas Vashi, Global Lead, AWS. “Together with AmaliTech, we are helping to remove barriers so individuals from all backgrounds can gain skills to launch successful careers in cloud. We’re committed to helping AWS customers and partners hire with confidence from a trusted pipeline of early-career talent.”

"Partnering with AmaliTech has been a great example of empowering people with the cloud computing skills necessary to take charge of their careers," says Ruba Borno, Vice President of Worldwide Channels & Alliances at AWS.