Amazon Future Engineer (AFE) is a comprehensive childhood-to-career program aimed at increasing access to Computer Science education for children. Amazon associated with Ei to implement the AFE program in 50 schools across Telangana to introduce computer science to children and to improve their Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) skills using Ei Mindspark. AFE supports students who may typically lack these opportunities to transition into aspirational Computer Science careers. Website: https://www.amazonfutureengineer.com/

Ei partnered with Amazon Future Engineers in October 2021 to implement Amazon Wonder Girls Programme with a focus on improving the foundational and computational skills of girl children in Telangana state. Educational Initiatives (Ei) has partnered with Amazon India to implement Amazon Future Engineer and Mindspark program in 50 tribal girls’ residential government schools in Telangana. The program will reach 12,000 girls to improve the economic and life outcomes of girl children and their families. Ei signed an agreement with Amazon to provide Mindspark online licenses for 12,000 children. These children will be in Grades 6th to 9th across Telangana and will be using Mindspark in 3 subjects: Mathematics, English, and Telugu.

Ei is implementing CS using curated content from Code.org and other open-source content providers in vernacular languages including activities like Hour of Code, Robotics Challenge, etc. With a vision to improve economic outcomes, life outcomes, and employment rates of children especially girls from poor socio-economic backgrounds, Amazon Future Engineers collaborated with Educational Initiatives in October 2021 to implement Amazon Wonder Girls Programme in Telangana state. In FY 2021-2022, Ei has been able to cater to 8,000+ girl children at home by providing Mindspark as well as CS exploratory activities. Through support from Telangana Tribal Welfare Department, Ei has already started working with 15000 girl children in 50 tribal government schools to provide equitable learning and access to high-quality Computer Science education.