The growth of technological industries increasingly depends on the ability to develop skilled talent capable of addressing the challenges of innovation, digitalisation and industrial transformation. In this context, vocational education and training (VET) plays a strategic role by preparing young people for highly specialised technical professions that are in high demand across industry.
Today, sectors such as electronics, telecommunications, automation, software development, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and mechatronics face a growing need for qualified professionals. As highlighted by entrepreneur Luís Febra in a SIC Notícias report, “We need engineers, but we also need specialised technicians.”
With a strong practical approach and close links to industry, vocational education provides a direct pathway into the labour market while responding to the current and future needs of businesses. In addition to offering high employability, these programmes open the door to qualified careers with strong prospects for professional growth and competitive salaries.
The SIC Notícias feature “Straight to Work: Vocational Courses Gain New Momentum and Are No Longer Seen as a ‘Plan B'” highlights how vocational education is gaining increasing recognition among students, families and employers, establishing itself as an excellent pathway for developing the skilled workforce that industry requires.
At Inova-Ria, we believe that strengthening the connection between education and industry is essential to enhance the competitiveness of Portugal’s technology ecosystem and ensure the availability of professionals equipped to meet the challenges of the future.
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