E-commerce leader Amazon India is expanding employment opportunities through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Army Welfare Placement Organization (AWPO). The partnership aims to provide structured career paths for Army veterans, military spouses, and war widows, reflecting Amazon’s commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce and leveraging the skills and resilience of the armed forces community. Under the agreement, Amazon will share job openings with AWPO, which will screen and refer qualified candidates from the veteran and military spouse community, while also hosting awareness sessions to guide potential applicants through available opportunities.
“At Amazon, our commitment to building a diverse workforce and an inclusive workplace is paramount. We believe veterans and military spouses bring exceptional operational excellence, leadership, and a mission-focused approach—making them exceptional contributors to our teams,” says Deepti Varma, VP – People Experience and Technology at Amazon Stores India, Japan and Emerging Markets.
“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,” she adds. The partnership aligns with Amazon’s global commitment to supporting military families through programs like the Military Spouse Fellowship and Military Hiring Program, offering career pathways, mentorship, and flexible opportunities to veterans and military spouses around the world.
Amazon has already successfully onboarded hundreds of military veterans in India, providing specialized career support such as tailored interview preparation, peer mentorship through networks like ‘Warriors At Amazon’, and career advancement pathways designed for the military community.
This initiative also reflects Amazon’s broader commitment to an inclusive workplace, expanding opportunities for underrepresented groups—including women, people with disabilities, veterans, and now military spouses and war widows. The MoU marks another step in enabling diverse talent to thrive across Amazon’s wide range of roles and functions.
