Nashville Innovation Alliance

AWS Skills to Jobs
Tech Alliance

The Nashville Innovation Alliance partnered with AWS to establish the 6th AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance in Middle Tennessee with plans to expand across the state.

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The AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance connects learners, employers and educational institutions to address the growing demand for technology talent in Middle Tennessee. Focused on cloud computing and artificial intelligence, the program builds pathways that prepare local residents for high-growth tech careers.

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How It Works

Aligning Education with Industry Needs

Programs of study at participating colleges and universities are modernized to reflect in-demand tech skills.

 

Real-World
Experience

Learners gain hands-on opportunities to demonstrate and refine their skills through internships, projects and employer partnerships.

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Career
Connections

Graduates are linked with employers seeking qualified talent in AI, cloud computing and other tech fields.

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Key Partners

In partnership with AWS, the Nashville Innovation Alliance brings together a range of stakeholders for this initiative, including: 

Universities & Training

  • Belmont University
  • Fisk University
  • Lipscomb University
  • Middle Tennessee State University
  • Nashville State Community College
  • Pivot Technology School
  • Tennessee State University
  • Vanderbilt University

Employers

  • Alliance Bernstein
  • Barge Design Solutions
  • Brooksource
  • Dell Technologies
  • Schneider Electric
  • Vanderbilt University
  • Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County

Government & Community

  • Office of Mayor Freddie O’Connell
  • Nashville Area Chamber of Commerce
  • Greater Nashville Technology Council

Impact

 

By strengthening Nashville’s tech workforce, the program supports regional growth and positions Middle Tennessee as a hub for technology and innovation. Globally, the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance has connected tens of thousands of learners from hundreds of higher education institutions with employers in 12 countries, creating sustainable pipelines for the tech workforce.

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Is your organization interested in becoming a partner? Contact info@nashvilleinnovationalliance.org for details.

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Valerie Singer, Nashville Mayor Freddie O'Connell, and Sally Parker at the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance press conference on Oct. 1, 2025

Press & Announcements

For more information about the AWS Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance in Nashville, see the official press release from October 1, 2025.