Botswana Celebrates AWS Re/Start Graduates as Cloud Skills Programme Marks Milestone

Botswana Celebrates AWS Re/Start Graduates as Cloud Skills Programme Marks Milestone. The AWS Re/Start Programme Graduation Ceremony has been recognised as a major highlight of the year, marking an important milestone for graduates who completed the cloud computing skills programme. The ceremony celebrated learners who have gained industry-relevant knowledge aimed at supporting Botswana’s growing digital economy.

The programme equips participants with practical skills in cloud computing, preparing them to contribute to digital transformation initiatives. Graduates received Cloud Practitioner certification, reflecting successful completion of the curriculum and assessments.

Since the programme’s launch in 2021, a total of 150 youth have enrolled. Of these, 73 learners have graduated with Cloud Practitioner certification. Programme data further shows that 30 percent of graduates are currently employed, reflecting tangible post-training outcomes.

Interest in the programme has continued to grow. For the 2025 cohort, organisers recorded 1,259 applications, highlighting strong demand for digital skills development. From this pool, 30 learners were selected to participate. A total of 22 learners successfully graduated and received Cloud Practitioner certificates during the ceremony.

The graduation event also acknowledged the role of partnerships in delivering the programme. Speaking at the ceremony, Botswana Digital and Innovation Hub Board Chairperson Ikanyeng Molemele credited collaboration with UNICEF Botswana Generation Unlimited and Amazon Web Services for enabling the programme’s implementation.

The AWS Re/Start Programme focuses on developing cloud computing capabilities among young people, aligning skills training with evolving technology needs. The graduation ceremony underscored the programme’s emphasis on practical learning, certification, and workforce readiness.

Graduates were recognised for completing the training and demonstrating commitment to building careers in the digital sector. The event reflected ongoing skills development efforts supporting a future-ready workforce. Organisers described the occasion as a celebration of progress, collaboration, and opportunity within Botswana’s expanding technology and innovation landscape for young professionals nationwide.