By Anirudha Yerunkar

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Amazon India on Monday said it has entered into a strategic partnership with the Army Welfare Placement Organization (AWPO) to provide career opportunities for ex-servicemen military spouses and war widows.
The company has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with AWPO under which it will share relevant job openings with the organisation to facilitate employment for its registered candidates Amazon India said in a statement.
Amazon India Pact For Army Welfare
Amazon will also conduct awareness sessions including webinars and workshops to guide prospective applicants through available roles and career progression opportunities within the company.
This partnership with the Army Welfare Placement Organization is a vital step in deepening our support for ex-service personnel military spouses and war widows providing them with meaningful career opportunities that leverage their unique strengths and experiences Amazon Stores India Japan and Emerging Markets VP – People Experience and Technology Deepti Varma said.
Amazon India’s Broader Commitments To Different Groups
The initiative also reflects Amazons broader commitment to foster an inclusive workplace by expanding opportunities for all under represented communities including women people with disabilities LGBTQIA+ veterans and now military spouses and war widows.
This partnership establishes a structured pathway for them to access corporate roles fostering economic independence and enhancing their overall well-being.
We sincerely appreciate Amazons recognition of the valuable skill sets and unwavering dedication of military veterans spouses and war widows to bring them into their organisation Ajay Singh Chauhan Managing Director at Army Welfare Placement Organization added.
(With Inputs From PTI)