1. Google Cloud is partnering with employers to reimagine talent acquisition through skills-based hiring using Google Cloud technology.
2. The U.S. Department of the Treasury will utilize Google Cloud Certificates and labs for cyber and data analytics talent identification.
3. Educational institutions, government, and nonprofit workforce programs can offer Google Cloud Certificates and gen AI courses at no cost, with learners able to apply for college credit upon completion.
A new skills-based hiring effort is being launched in partnership with Google Cloud technology to help certificate completers find job opportunities. Employers in the affiliate program will use custom labs to match candidates with the right skills to the right jobs, benefiting both job seekers and cloud employers.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury is implementing these new Google Cloud Certificates and labs for talent identification in cyber and data analytics, following President Biden’s Executive Order on AI. This initiative aims to provide accessible training for employees to accelerate their careers in these fields.
Educational institutions, government, and nonprofit workforce development programs worldwide can offer these new certificates and gen AI courses at no cost, expanding access to valuable skills. Learners who complete a Google Cloud Certificate may also apply for college credit, creating a faster pathway to a degree.
Purdue Global has seen success with Google Cloud certificates, with the new Cybersecurity and Data Analytics Certificates expected to benefit adult learners in the cloud-driven job market. Employers can express interest in becoming a Google Cloud Affiliate Employer to participate in the skills-based hiring pilot and connect with cloud-skilled talent. Overall, this initiative aims to prepare learners for in-demand cloud jobs, provide global access to opportunities, and connect job seekers with eager employers.