Skills: Energy Professionals
Public and Private Courses
With more than 650 GW installed worldwide, wind energy is a booming industry with very good growth prospects. The sector offers good job opportunities, especially in areas such Operation and Maintenance of the parks. Also, within the Solar Energy sector, there are also opportunities for the development of talent and training.
Technical course for the future of solar and wind energy
Skills Professionals is a technical training program sponsored by EDP that aims to equip professionals to meet the growing needs of the energy transition. Targeted at people living in regions where EDP is developing renewable energy projects, the program promotes the development of technical skills, contributing to the creation of opportunities, the economic development of communities, and the cultivation of talent in those regions.
Through partnerships with organisations in the energy and technical training sectors, this program combines specialised training with practical experience in real-world work settings, supporting integration into the job market while strengthening the connection between people, regions, and energy projects.
The program offers training in wind and solar energy, each with its own approach. These pathways help people develop the skills needed to support renewable energy and contribute to a more sustainable future.
Want to gain skills for the renewable energy sector?
Each region has its own structure, and each course its specific requirements. If you want to develop new skills and be part of the energy transition, find out how to get involved below.
Upskilling and Reskilling in the Energy Sector
Development of projects in the field of renewable energy, aimed at meeting future labor needs and ensuring that former coal workers, people living in communities near EDP's production centres, and other minorities have access to employment opportunities. This program is being developed in several countries, including Spain, Italy, and Brazil, and has already trained up to 930 students for careers in the energy sector.
Income Share Agreement Courses
Courses run under an income share agreement for the general population. EDP will cover 100% of the tuition of the courses within the energy sector and the student will pay us back if, and only if, they get a minimum gross income after finishing the course. It will be available soon in Portugal and Spain.
Professional Courses
Courses that give equivalence to the 12th grade in Portugal. The E-REDES program supports the journey of students in the Electrical Networks Technician Course, a professional secondary education course that contributes to your integration into the job market. During the course, E-REDES proposes various initiatives to strengthen engagement with students, teachers, and schools, promoting quality professional education tailored to the needs of the sector. There are 11 locations where this course is being developed in Portugal, find out more here.
Get in touch to request additional information about our programs and projects, or apply for a contribution by filling out our form, and we'll get back to you.
