Scaling tech talent for the automotive industry via AWS Tech Alliance (IDE207)
Transforming Industries through Workforce Development Strategies
Introduction
Wendy KS, the lead of the AWS Skills to Jobs team, emphasizes the importance of skilled technical talent to effectively utilize the opportunities presented by technology.
The mission of the AWS Skills to Jobs team is to foster partnerships between education and industries, nurturing the next generation of technical talent.
The Challenge of Machine Learning Skills Gap
Marcus Grman, a solution architect at XL2, a joint venture of Audi and Capgemini, discusses the need for digital skills, especially in machine learning and AI, in the automotive industry.
The automotive industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with trends like autonomous driving, AI-driven design processes, and software-defined vehicles, which require machine learning and AI expertise.
Developing Machine Learning Skills from Within
The traditional approach of hiring experienced machine learning professionals can be a short-term solution, but it is better to develop talent from within the organization.
XL2 has adopted a two-pronged approach:
Attracting tech talent, such as students or recent graduates, to join the company.
Reskilling existing employees to build machine learning and AI skills.
Partnering with AWS for Applied Learning
XL2 partnered with AWS to leverage the AWS DeepRacer service, a platform for learning and experimenting with reinforcement learning.
They combined the DeepRacer approach with a real-life racing event at the Audi Sport production plant, providing students with a hands-on learning experience.
The event included an online introduction to machine learning, model optimization sessions, a virtual qualifying round, and a final race day at the Audi plant.
The students gained experience in training, evaluating, and tuning reinforcement learning models, as well as learning about the industry context and practical applications of machine learning.
Scaling the Impact through Tech Alliances
The AWS Skills to Jobs team works to create regional collaborative ecosystems between customers, partners, education institutions, and government organizations.
They aim to bridge the digital skills gap by aligning curriculum and providing opportunities for students to apply their learning beyond the classroom.
The team has impacted over 57,000 students globally through applied learning events, and an additional 250,000 students through the provision of content and educator upskilling.
The tech alliance model benefits all stakeholders, including educators, students, and employers, by creating a sustainable talent pipeline.
Conclusion
The AWS Skills to Jobs team is committed to addressing the digital skills gap and fostering diverse technical talent through collaborative partnerships with industry, education, and government organizations.
The team invites interested organizations to connect with them to explore opportunities for building sustainable talent pipelines and scaling the impact of applied learning initiatives.
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