The Polytechnic Institute of Setúbal (IPS) and Start Campus signed a collaboration agreement to train skilled professionals in the technology sector. The partnership addresses growing talent needs for one of Europe's largest digital infrastructure investments in Sines, Portugal.
Supporting Regional Growth with Local Higher Education
The agreement links closely with IPS's new organic unit in Sines, the Higher School of Sustainability, Industry and Digital Technologies (ESSITD/IPS). This new school connects academic programs directly to local industrial and technological demands.
Key objectives of the collaboration include:
- Regional Talent Pipeline: Establishing higher education programs in Alentejo Litoral to train local workers before recruitment begins.
- Hands-on Skill Development: Creating practical, action-based training tailored to large-scale infrastructure operations.
- Long-term Workforce Retention: Ensuring a steady supply of qualified technical talent for the 1.2 GW SINES Data Campus over the next 20 to 30 years.
Addressing the Digital Skills Shortage
Start Campus leadership highlighted that building sustainable tech hubs requires investing in local education early. By partnering with IPS, the company aims to bridge the regional skills gap while creating clear career paths for local talent in digital technology, energy, and sustainable infrastructure.
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