India – In a powerful step toward addressing the persistent mismatch between academic training and evolving industry needs, Amazon Web Services (AWS), in collaboration with Learning Spiral Ltd. and with the support of the International Centre of Excellence (ICoE), Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, successfully conducted an exclusive workshop titled ‘Bridging the Skills-to-Jobs Gap’.
The workshop, which took place in Kolkata at Hyatt Regency, was inaugurated by Sri Binod Kumar, Principal Secretary of the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, who graced the event as the Chief Guest.
His presence underscored the state government’s firm commitment to enhancing employability through skill-based educational interventions.
A Collaborative Step Forward
The workshop brought together thought leaders, educators, and technologists from AWS, ICoE, and academic institutions to explore practical, collaborative pathways for equipping young learners with job-ready skills essential for the digital economy.
This event followed the MoU signed during the Bengal Global Business Summit (BGBS) between AWS, Learning Spiral, and GoWB on February 6, underscoring the strategic nature of this ongoing partnership.
The agenda included:
AWS and ICoE Insights: Highlighting joint initiatives and strategies for scalable upskilling programs aligned with labor market demands.
India’s Cloud Career Pathways & Training Environment: A comprehensive look into the current skilling ecosystem and emerging employment opportunities in cloud computing.
Sharing Details about the specially curated AWS Skill Builder training program to be provided to students from West Bengal as an integrated part of the courses of all Higher Education Institutes in the state
Generative AI in Education: A forward-looking session exploring how Generative AI is poised to transform academic and professional learning environments.
In addition to keynotes and insights from AWS and ICoE, the event also featured special addresses from:
- Prof. Amlan Chakrabarti, COO, ICoE, Department of Higher Education, GoWB
- Prof. Kanad Basu, AI Leader, B-School Professor & Honorary Advisor, ICoE
- Dr. Anindita Ganguli, Director, Technical Education, Department of Higher Education, GoWB
- Saptarsi Goswami, PhD, Assistant Professor, Computer Science – for program design
- Manish Mohta, Managing Director, Learning Spiral, for all execution support and implementation
Driving Employability Through Innovation
This initiative aligned closely with the West Bengal Government’s ongoing mission to bridge the skills gap and increase youth employability.
By joining hands with global tech leaders like AWS, the state took a meaningful step toward building a future-ready workforce, particularly in high-demand fields such as cloud technology and artificial intelligence.
More than 25 Higher Education institutions expressed strong intent and enthusiasm to adopt the new AWS-delivered courses, designed to make students job-ready.
These specially curated programs — tailored for West Bengal — will be integrated into existing curricula, taught by physical trainers, and offered at a very special price point, making them both accessible and impactful.
Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Mr. Manish Mohta, Founder of Learning Spiral, said:
“In today’s fast-evolving work environment, it is crucial to equip students with future-relevant skills. This workshop marked an important milestone in fostering a collaborative ecosystem where academia and industry work hand in hand to address the skill gap.”
About the Organizers
• AWS is a global leader in cloud computing, delivering transformative solutions to industries and academic institutions worldwide.
• Learning Spiral Ltd. is recognized for its technological innovation in educational assessment, AWS Skills training, and digital learning.
• The International Centre of Excellence (ICoE), under the Department of Higher Education, Government of West Bengal, plays a pivotal role in advancing education through industry-academia partnerships
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