We’re thrilled to share some exciting news with the Journeys Map community! Our commitment to empowering underserved youth with the skills needed to thrive in a technology-driven world has been recognized by Amazon Web Services (AWS). We have been awarded $100,000 USD in AWS Promotional Credits through the prestigious AWS Education Equity Initiative!
This incredible opportunity from the AWS Cloud will enable us to significantly scale and enhance Journeys Map, directly benefiting learners and their communities by providing greater access to crucial future skills. The AWS Education Equity Initiative supports organizations like ours that are building innovative learning solutions, and we are honored to be among the recipients.
Thanks to these AWS Promotional Credits, we will be accelerating the development and implementation of key features on the Journeys Map platform, including:
- Enhanced Scalability and Reliability: Leveraging AWS’s robust infrastructure (EC2, S3, RDS) to ensure seamless and dependable access for our growing community of users.
- Advanced Personalization: Expanding our AI-powered recommendation engine to provide even more tailored career pathways and skill-matching for individual learners.
- Bridging Language Barriers: Integrating AWS Translate to make Journeys Map accessible to Spanish-speaking users, furthering our commitment to equitable access.
- Empowering Job Seekers: Utilizing AWS generative AI capabilities to enable users to create professional resumes directly from their Skills Gap Analysis, streamlining their journey to internships and jobs.
- Connecting Talent with Opportunity: Further developing our robust employer portal to facilitate stronger connections between students and potential employers, building vital talent pipelines.
This support from AWS will directly translate to a greater impact for the underserved youth we champion. By enhancing our platform with these cutting-edge AWS technologies, we will be able to reach more learners, provide more personalized guidance, and create stronger pathways to future success.
“Journeys Map is honored to receive the AWS Education Equity Initiative Grant. This significant support will empower us to accelerate our mission and address the systemic barriers faced by underserved youth, providing them with the critical tools and insights needed to confidently navigate and succeed in tomorrow’s dynamic job market.” – Peter Sibley, CEO
Ready to Partner with Journeys Map?
Journeys Map is a powerful tool that supports:
- K-12 Schools & Educators: Providing comprehensive career exploration resources to guide students.
- Nonprofit Organizations: Empowering underserved youth with vital career skills and opportunities.
- Employers: Building a strong and diverse talent pipeline by connecting with motivated and skilled individuals.
If your organization is dedicated to supporting underserved youth and fostering the development of future skills, we invite you to explore a partnership with Journeys Map. Together, we can leverage the power of innovative technology to create a more equitable and opportunity-rich future.
Learn more about partnering with Journeys Map here.
We are incredibly excited about this new chapter for Journeys Map and the opportunities this AWS Education Equity Initiative grant will unlock for the learners and communities we serve. Stay tuned for more updates as we begin implementing these exciting enhancements!