Google Cloud, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemenkominfo), have on Thursday unveiled the Google Cloud Career Launchpad initiative in Indonesia.
Facilitated by an initial group of 21 Kemenkominfo higher education partners, this cloud learning initiative equips new-to-industry learners with the practical, in-demand cloud skills needed to excel in entry-level cloud roles in today’s technology-driven job market, the duo said in a statement.
“A skilled cloud workforce is needed to accelerate and sustain Indonesia’s digital transformation,
“This is why we’re partnering with Google Cloud on its Cloud Career Launchpad, an initiative that enables students at higher education institutions to earn nationally-recognized Google Cloud skills credentials at no cost, opening doors to jobs in artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, cybersecurity, and cloud engineering,” said Nezar Patria, Vice Minister, Communications and Informatics.
“As a start, this initiative aims to benefit 8,500 students over the next 12 months, with plans for expansion to reach even more students in both metropolitan and non-metropolitan areas, in line with our strategy for strengthening regional digital ecosystems under the Digital Indonesia Vision (VID) 2045,” he added.
According to the statement, Google Cloud Career Launchpad offers students at the 21 higher education institutions the unique opportunity to earn industry-recognized Google Cloud Certificates and skills badges, by providing them with no-cost access to the programs and courses including cloud computing foundations, cloud engineering, cloud data analytics, cloud cybersecurity and cloud digital leader skills.
“Organizations are increasingly looking to drive tangible business outcomes through their deployment of enterprise-grade gen AI solutions at scale, triggering a rise in demand and employment opportunities for skilled cloud talent.,
“To bridge the cloud talent gap, we’re launching Google Cloud Career Launchpad, in partnership with Kemenkominfo, to enable students from 21 higher education institutions to acquire Google Cloud credentials that unlock job opportunities and rank amongst the highest-paying information technology (IT) certifications globally,” said Fanly Tanto, Country Director, Indonesia, Google Cloud.
“We look forward to bringing more higher education institutions, government agencies, and nonprofits into this initiative to build a more equitable and inclusive skills-based talent ecosystem, as part of our long-term commitment toward local workforce development and addressing the digital transformation needs of all cities in Indonesia,” she added.
The 21 Kemenkominfo higher education partners include Alauddin Islamic State University (UIN Alauddin); Ar-Raniry State Islamic University (UINAR); Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB); Banjarmasin Polytechnic (POLIBAN); Bina Patria College of Informatics and Computer Management (STMIK Bina Patria); Binus University; Darul ‘Ulum University (UNDAR); Indraprasta PGRI University (UNINDRA); Jambi Polytechnic (POLJAM); Jenderal Soedirman University (UNSOED); Lambung Mangkurat University (ULM); Padjadjaran University (UNPAD); President University; Satya Wacana Christian University (UKSW); Sebelas Maret University (UNS); Syiah Kuala University (USK); Telkom University; Tidar University (UNTIDAR); University of Bina Bangsa Getsempena (UBBG); University of Indonesia (UI); and University of Singaperbangsa Karawang (UNSIKA).
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