Amazon Future Engineer Program:
The National Education Society for Tribal Students (NESTS), in collaboration with Amazon, has launched the third phase of the Amazon Future Engineer Program in 50 Eklavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS).
- Amazon Future Engineer Program – Phase 3 implemented in 50 EMRS schools across Andhra Pradesh, Gujarat, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Telangana, and Tripura.
- Orientation and training in emerging technologies like blockchain, artificial intelligence, block programming, and coding.
- Four-day workshops are held for teachers to enhance their ability to teach modern technology.
- Students in classes 6-9 will be introduced to computer science fundamentals, and Class 10 students will participate in project-based virtual sessions.
- Objective is to prepare tribal students for careers in STEM by integrating modern technological literacy into the curriculum.