Concentrix has started a new social impact project in Portugal, working with the Portuguese Red Cross to address digital exclusion and boost job opportunities in multiple areas.
The project, named Community Hub, starts with giving 64 computers to Red Cross centers in Lisbon, Porto, and Aveiro. The aim is straightforward yet strong: provide communities with the digital tools that today's job market really needs.
But this isn’t just about hardware. Starting in February, company volunteers will lead in-person digital literacy workshops that will cover:
- Creating modern CVs
- Preparing for job interviews
- Using digital productivity tools
- Basic navigation and software skills, especially for seniors.
The sessions are made for many different people — including young people looking for their first job and older adults who need to learn basic digital skills.
Diana Tato, who is the Head of Marketing and ESG at Concentrix Portugal, says the main goal is to help communities take advantage of new digital opportunities. The company also intends to grow the program to include areas outside big cities in the future.
Broader social and environmental impact
Alongside the Community Hub, Concentrix provided new financial and logistical support to two national organizations through the Think Human Foundation, which is its global fund focused on sustainable development and access to education.
PAJE got €13,000 to help young people in residential care in Braga, Aveiro, and Lisbon develop their soft skills and digital abilities.
Ocean Alive got €20,000 to help restore seagrass meadows in the Sado estuary, which will support environmental protection and encourage responsible tourism.
This effort links digital access, job opportunities, and environmental care — demonstrating how tech companies can run their businesses in a way that makes a real difference in society.
In a labor market where having “basic digital skills” is no longer something you can skip but something you need, projects like this don’t just sound good in ESG reports — they really shape who ends up getting left out and who gets a real chance.
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