The importance of vocational training
In Portugal, it is mandatory for companies to provide at least 40 yearly hours of vocational training to their employees. However, more than being a legal obligation, vocational training is essential across all sectors, for various reasons.
Whether it is in-house training provided by the employer or training through a specialized company, vocational training has many benefits for employees, including:
- Skill development: it allows individuals to acquire specific various skills, making them job-ready;
- Employment opportunities: it is well regarded by companies, which often leads to higher employability;
- Economic growth: by creating a skilled workforce, vocational training contributes to the overall economic development of the country;
- Career progression: it provides opportunities for career growth and specialization in specific fields;
- Practical experience: it highlights hands-on training, which is highly valued by employers.
Considering that Luza operates in the IT sector, vocational training becomes even more important, because we live in an increasingly digital world, where the emergence of new technologies never slows down. Therefore, vocational IT training is particularly important for the following reasons:
- Rapid technological advancements: this particular field evolves quickly, and vocational training helps individuals stay up-to-date with the latest technologies and practices;
- Specialized skills: it provides targeted training in specific areas such as cybersecurity, software development, network administration, and more, which are highly valued by employers;
- High demand for IT professionals: the demand for skilled IT professionals continues to grow, and vocational training helps meet this demand by preparing individuals for immediate employment;
- Career flexibility: IT vocational training can lead to various career paths, from technical support to advanced programming, offering flexibility and opportunities for career growth.
At Luza, vocational training is highly valued and encouraged, and we provide different training paths according to everyone’s career and interests. In 2024, we provided 776 training hours to our team, which has resulted in happier and more fulfilled people, both professionally and personally!
by Rute Gomes, People & Culture Management at Luza
