Mind Source has launched the second edition of the SAS Academy, an initiative aimed at training and integrating new talent in the field of Business Analytics.

Scheduled to begin in June, the program is aimed at recent graduates interested in data science and data analysis. The academy includes a month of intensive training in SAS tools, official certification, and the opportunity to participate in a real project, allowing participants to apply the knowledge acquired in a business context. The goal of the initiative is to develop a new generation of professionals passionate about data and strengthen Mind Source's Business Analytics team, while simultaneously contributing to facilitating the entry of young talent into the job market.

João Silva, a junior consultant in the Business Analytics area and participant in the first edition of the SAS Academy, highlights the impact of the experience on his professional trajectory:

“The academy is an excellent example of integration within companies. We had the opportunity to learn a lot about SAS tools during a month of intensive training, which gave us a competitive edge when integrating projects, since we already mastered the software we use daily. In addition, we built relationships early on with colleagues who joined at the same time, which made the integration process much easier.”

The first edition of the program, held in 2017, had 11 places. Ten of the participants were subsequently invited to join Mind Source and are currently collaborating on projects with the company's clients.

For Rui Reis, CEO of Mind Source, the academy represents a strategic investment in the training and development of talent:

“SAS Academy is strongly committed to integrating young people into the job market, their training and certification, with the support of a long-standing partner of ours. Data is now one of the great catalysts for organizations, and Mind Source has the necessary know-how to transform it into real business value. We will continue investing in training to meet the challenges our clients face in this digital age.”

Published in Human Resources, RH Magazine