The report outlines five best practices for higher education institutions to prepare students for careers in cloud engineering. With global labor shortages in cloud computing, demand for cloud skills is high. To bridge the gap, institutions should adopt flexible, skills-focused programs, partnering with online platforms like Coursera for up-to-date curriculum integration. Hands-on experience through partnerships with tech companies helps students apply cloud skills practically. Institutions are encouraged to support diversity by connecting underrepresented students with industry mentors and networks. Instilling lifelong learning prepares students to continually upskill as cloud technology evolves, thus future-proofing both their careers and the institutions’ relevance.

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