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2022 Global AI Challenge - Virtual Alexa Trainers
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This is our third annual AWS Global AI Challenge (taking place virtually on Saturdays) March 19-May 7, 2022. Competing in multinational teams, female and male BIPOC college/university students and entrepreneurs from across the globe (ages 18+) will learn foundational cloud skills leveraging AWS, work to explore global issues and learn to build an innovative Alexa skill that addresses one of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals. This program is not just about learning to build on AWS, it is about learning to work in teams, solve complex problems, cross collaborate, synthesize information, developing leadership skills and most importantly meet new international friends and have fun learning. The program is about upskilling students with foundational 21st century workforce skills.
Experience the 5-minute video highlights from our ’21 Global Amazon Alexa Skills Challenge program, supported y 40+ partners across the globe: https://youtu.be/7l_HSXXWyNs
Students compete on multi-national teams to win scholarships toward AWS training and certification! - $20,500 (USD) in scholarships toward AWS training & exam certification will be awarded to winning teams!
TIME COMMITMENT
(2-4 total) volunteer trainers to be available 1-3 hrs per day
- (2) Volunteer Trainers (Foundational level) to educate and guide beginner-level virtual class through the Alexa Skills Kit Tutorial: https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/docs/alexa/workshops/build-an-engaging-skill/get-started/index.html -1 hour each Saturday
- (2) Volunteers Trainers (Foundational level) to cover office hours. - 2 hours each Saturday
Trainer Dates/Times:
(4) Saturdays 10:00pm - 2:55pm EST | 4:00pm - 8:55pm WAT
- Mar 19 - 2:00pm - 2:55pm EST | 8:00pm - 8:55pm WAT
- Mar 26, Apr 2, Apr 9 - 10:00am - 10:55am EST | 4:00pm - 4:55pm WAT
Office Hour Dates/Times:
(7) Saturdays 12:00pm -1:55pm EST | 6:00pm - 6:55pm WAT
- Mar 26 - May 7
Expected Trainer Outcomes/Measurement
Collaborate with We Connect The Dots on Alexa curriculumPrepare slide decks for the 4 sessions
Familiarity with AWS Developer Account, AWS, Alexa Skills Kit, Node.js, Lambda and Amazon Web Services
Live virtual training for up to 100 students
All trainers will use our online learning platform Microsoft Teams
Learning support
Guidance on career path/what the future of work looks like
Soft skills for jobs
Students build a complete solution leveraging AWS
For example: "Philip did not know any of the software applications that we used at the AI Challenge. After the Challenge, Philip can confidently use them now, improved his communication skills, and gained new leadership skills. Philip also has a better idea of the career he is best suited for and interested in pursuing. Philip now has bragging rights to say he has used the most in-demand cloud and AI services to develop an innovative Amazon Alexa Skill."
The most important skill or requirement is the desire to help students learn and motivate them to be successful. You will come away with new skills such as teaching the basics of AWS and how to build workforce skills. Our program incorporates a variety of team building activities that support our goal to engage students to work collaboratively. The result is that by volunteering you will benefit from the experience and come away with valuable skills, new professional contacts, public recognition for your service and a rewarding experience giving back to the tech community! Meet our 2021 volunteers: https://www.edequity.global/leadership/
The program will be held virtually, on Microsoft Teams. Each volunteer will receive a Microsoft account for the duration of the program along with basic training to follow along with the students.
Once confirmed, we will schedule a brief Trainer welcome and collaboration meeting. If you can commit to the above schedule and would like to volunteer for the trainer opportunity, please complete the VolunteerMatch submission.
Please include in your volunteer comments:
To learn more about the program please visit our website at http://edequity.global
Thank you for supporting our global skills initiative!
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About We Connect The Dots
Location:
303 Crooked Hill Road, Brentwood, NY 11717, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to inspire and educate students in Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM) careers. Through a collaboration with the community, education, government and the technology industry, WCTD provides awareness and education of the 21st Century workforce skills, as well as the opportunities available to students embracing STEAM careers. Impacting students at a local, national and global level, our programs create a hunger for learning that empowers students to find their own paths to success.
Description
The skills needed to succeed in todays complicated work environments challenge employers to find the resources with the right skills to be successful. We Connect The Dots will provide the necessary work skills needed for students to build strong careers in STEAM roles. By engaging in a partnership with communities, industry leaders, students and teachers, we will reduce the number of jobs that are filled by students outside the US. Creating a greater awareness to parents and students of the career possibilities and the skills necessary to succeed. Through an accelerated program and project based learning students will gain the experience that matches todays real world careers.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
March 6, 2022
SKILLS
- Mentoring
- Basic Computer Skills
- Organization
- People Skills
- Problem Solving
- STEM
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- All program schedules are in EST