OMV Petrom has launched a project to develop employees’ digital skills, “Digital Training Skill”, worth 2 million lei, co-financed by the European Social Fund, informs the company.

The project runs for a period of 18 months, starting this year.

“OMV Petrom’s digital transformation is a process that is based on both the implementation of new technologies and the creation of a digital culture and mentality among employees. This approach, oriented towards innovation and agility, supports the company to adapt to changes from the global level that the energy sector is going through,” said Christina Verchere, CEO of OMV Petrom.

The Digital Training Skills program is based on three pillars: the adoption of digital technologies, the promotion of a culture for change and the adoption of global digital IT skills.

The training courses will aim to develop advanced skills in the fields of energy monitoring and information systems, cyber security of critical infrastructure and data science.

More than 300 employees will benefit from the training program. Of these, about 25% will be women, and at least 5% will be employed between the ages of 54 and 65, according to Agerpres.

At the end of the training activities, diplomas and certificates of participation will be awarded following an evaluation process organized by the applicant. The project is co-financed from the European Social Fund through the Human Capital Operational Program 2014-2020.