The Jamhuriya Incubation Center (JIC), in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has successfully conducted interviews for applicants to the AWS re/Start Program, marking an important step toward preparing the next generation of skilled IT and cloud computing professionals in Somalia.

The interviews provided an opportunity to engage with aspiring learners, understand their interests, and assess their readiness to embark on a learning journey in the technology sector. Discussions focused on applicants’ motivation, technical awareness, commitment to learning, problem-solving potential, and long-term career aspirations in Information Technology (IT) and cloud computing.

Through this process, JIC and AWS aim to identify motivated individuals with the potential to benefit from the program and develop the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to pursue opportunities in the rapidly evolving technology industry.

The AWS re/Start Program is an important opportunity to strengthen digital skills, expand access to technology education, and equip Somali youth with relevant competencies for emerging employment opportunities in the global digital economy.

We sincerely thank all applicants who participated in the interviews and demonstrated their enthusiasm, ambition, and interest in building careers in technology.

We look forward to the next phase of the program and to supporting aspiring Somali talents as they take their first steps toward becoming future cloud computing and IT professionals.