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 on operation and maintenance of wind farms
With the support of several strategic partners, we’ve created a wind farm maintenance technician course aimed especially at students who live in areas with low population density and low levels of employment in the municipalities where the wind farms are installed. This training project contributes to job and wealth creation in rural areas as a solution to depopulation. Applications to our Wind Farm Maintenance Technician Course are now open.
Dates
Applications open from July 21 to September 12
Course starts on September 22; ends on December 31 (estimated)
Requirements
Be at least 18 years old
Hold a compulsory education certificate
Be registered in one of the locations where EDP projects will take place
Format
152.5 hours of blended training: theoretical lessons are delivered online, and practical training takes place in person at the Cedros operations and maintenance center in Setúbal
GWO training for working at heights and first aid will also take place in Setúbal
On-the-job training is planned with the support of Vestas
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 centers, 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.
