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AWS and Mexico Launch 450,000-Person AI and Cloud Training Program

The pact extends Hecho en México certification to digital services alongside plans for 15 regional innovation hubs.

Overview

  • AWS and the Secretaría de Economía will train 450,000 Mexicans in cloud computing and generative AI over three years under Plan México.
  • The pact extends Hecho en México certification to digital and AI services to boost the domestic tech sector.
  • Authorities are finalizing designs for 15 regional development poles aimed at deploying new talent and narrowing digital divides.
  • Startups can access up to $100,000 in AWS Activate credits plus specialized support to foster a wave of Mexican AI firms.
  • A Strand Partners report found that 55% of Mexican companies cite a shortage of digital and AI skills as the main barrier to tech adoption.