Technology companies offer high-paying jobs to software engineers and data center workers. But these firms often say they can’t find the people they need to fill these highly skilled positions. Now, some of the biggest firms are working with colleges and universities to design courses and degree programs that match the jobs they have available.
Tech expert Omar Gallaga says Amazon is partnering with community colleges in North Texas to develop a two-year degree in cloud computing management. Amazon Web Services (AWS), a division of Amazon, provides cloud computing infrastructure for large and small companies around the world.
What you’ll hear in this segment:
– What kinds of jobs community college graduates might qualify for after the training
– Which other tech companies are partnering with higher education institutions
– Why it’s important for big tech to find more workers
