AWS re/Start
This is a 6 months part-time AWS re/Start program, followed by an 6 - 12 months internship. In this program you gain skills you need for an entry-level cloud role through scenario-based learning, hands-on labs, and coursework at our online training session, supplemented with self-study. Also, you’ll focus on social & business skills. You prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification with free access to practice and full exams. After you graduate, we will connect you with employers and help you move into your new working life.
How it works
Application
Start
- Online Application
- Additional Task
- Interview & IT Test
Training
6 Months
- Part-time Training (40%)
- Linux, Python, Networking, Security, Database, Automation, Core AWS Cloud Skills
- Social & business skills
Internship
6-12 Months
- Internship in IT Company or IT Department
- 6 – 12 months full-time
- Accompanied by a Job Coach
Integration
Goal
- Junior Position
- Apprenticeship
- Part-time job & studies at university
- Long Term Solution
All About AWS re/Start
- You are interested in cloud computing
- You can speak and understand English well
- You are facing barriers entering the IT job market (and can’t access similar programs)
- You are living in Switzerland and you are 18-55 years old
Our program is for candidates of diverse backgrounds who are facing barriers entering the IT job market. The majority of our seats are reserved for people with refugee status.
We encourage women to apply for our program.
- 6 months part-time course as preparation to get the certification as AWS cloud practitioner
- Monthly social & business skills workshops during the program
- Chance to get various interviews for a 6-12 months internship
- Volunteer job coach accompanying you during your internship
- Additional support for laptop, food, and transportation where needed
- You are eager to learn about cloud computing
- You have started to learn IT skills on your own (see resources below)
- You understand, speak and write English well
- You are used to learning independently and can demonstrate this with recently acquired skills
- You are able to work well in a team
- You are self-reflected and open-minded
- You are ready to give 100%
- Availability on Monday and Thursday evenings online, one day per month on site
It’s an advantage (but not required) if additionally:
- You speak the local language (German/French)
- You have work experience
- You have solid IT skills in one field
100 hours: Participants are asked to commit to paying forward (volunteering) 100 hours of their time to people and organizations who benefit from their support.
We strongly encourage you to keep practicing your coding and language skills. We recommend various (free) resources on our Self Learning page. As a preparation for Powercoders AWS re/Start, we suggest focusing on the following topics:
- Language skills in English, as our program will be conducted entirely in English
- Coding Skills with Python or various programming languages (HTML, CSS & JavaScript)
- Cloud services (e.g. AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials)
As part of your application, we expect a well-written and presentable CV. We recommend having a look at CV instructions & examples (by University of St. Gallen).
The Powercoders AWS re/Start is fully funded and free of charge for the selected participants. We cover the costs of the program through support from social assistance (cantons / municipalities) and donations (about half each). Find information for your Social Assistance.
100 hours: Participants are asked to commit to paying forward (volunteering) 100 hours of their time to people and organizations who benefit from their support.
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Dates & Schedule
Our next program
The pilot for Powercoders AWS re/Start has been launched in October 2022. The next AWS re/Start program is expected to start in fall 2023 and more details will be communicated on this page in June 2023. Sign up for future offerings using the form below and we’ll keep you updated.
