Sustainability and Inclusion

Sustainability and Inclusion

Aware of the environmental impact of data centers, we focus our educational programs on making the digital transition as sustainable as possible. Thus, green energy plays a key role in many CEDCE project regions. For example in the Netherlands, the energy sector is vital for Groningen’s economy, providing jobs and opportunities for sustainable growth. Therefore, Alfa-college is involved in several projects to give all engineering students green and renewable energy skills. 

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Next to that, Denmark benefits from green energy like wind power and solar panels, attracting tech companies. In Belgium, HELHa includes energy and sustainability in its curriculum and works with a green data center in France. Finland’s EKAMI has developed a green data center curriculum focused on climate-friendly IT and infrastructure skills.

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The CEDCE project also promotes diversity and 21st-century skills such as teamwork, ethics, and problem-solving. Schools in Denmark, Finland, and the Netherlands are focusing on gender diversity in the data center industry, sharing best practices to attract more female students. They also organize events to highlight women’s roles in the sector. 

Cultural diversity is another priority, as data centers combine local and international employees. Schools are preparing students with intercultural skills for this global environment. Student mobility programs give students valuable international experience, helping them succeed in the industry.