700,000+
Amazon employees have upskilled globally, including 350,000 in the US
31+ million
People worldwide trained through Amazon's free cloud-skill initiatives
$2.5 billion
Commitment to prepare 50 million people for the future of work, through Future Ready 2030
40+
Education and skills programs that help people learn new tech skills, pursue career pivots, and land higher-paying jobs
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Investing in education for everyone

Future Ready 2030 is Amazons $2.5 billion global commitment to prepare 50 million people for the future of work. Building on our long-standing investments in education and workforce development, Future Ready 2030 expands access to education and skills training for employees, students, and communities. Across more than 40 programs, were helping people gain in-demand skills they need to succeed in a fast-changing economy.
How we support upskilling
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Learn more about Amazon's skills training programs and certifications
Amazon is committed to preparing people for the future of work through comprehensive education and training programs. Our initiatives help both employees and the broader workforce develop skills for in-demand jobs. Through these programs and more, Amazon is helping build a skilled workforce ready for tomorrow's opportunities, whether they build their careers at Amazon or elsewhere.
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Amazon announces partnership with a new coalition to develop the workforce for the AI era
Amazon is joining RAISE US as a founding member to help workers prepare for the jobs of tomorrow.
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Amazon invests to bring AI education to 500,000 students nationwide
Through a partnership with Playlab AI, Amazon is helping educators and students across the U.S. gain hands-on experience with AI while participating in the White House Presidential AI Challenge.
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8 free skills training programs that help Amazon employees land higher-paying roles
Over 425,000 Amazon employees in the U.S. participated in a skills training program since 2019.
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Investing in our employees

Our Career Choice program provides eligible employees prepaid tuition for career-aligned certificates, training, and degrees in high-demand fields. The program opens access to more than 600 education partners worldwide. As part of our $2.5 billion commitment through Future Ready 2030, we dedicated $1 billion to enhance Career Choice offerings to help even more employees build the skills they need to grow into future-ready roles, whether at Amazon or beyond.
Learn more about Career Choice
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Amazon commits $1 billion to Career Choice employee education program as part of Future Ready 2030 fund
The Future Ready 2030 fund supports students, employees, and those looking to expand their skills as the workforce adapts to a changing economy.
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Amazon upskilled over 700,000 employees globally through prepaid education and training programs
Amazon is enhancing its Career Choice education program globally and launching new robotics apprenticeships in the U.S.
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Amazon's career launchpad takes warehouse employees from packing boxes to building satellites for Amazon Leo
Our employees are taking on high-tech jobs and fulfilling childhood dreams thanks to Amazons education benefit programs.
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3 ways hourly employees can further their education through Amazons Career Choice program
From accredited high school programs to college degrees, Career Choice offers hourly employees opportunities to go back to school and progress in their careers.