SAS Talent Connection
Iberia
Our Talent Connection Program facilitates easy connections between higher education students and companies using SAS.
Fostering Connections Between SAS and Industry in Iberia
At SAS, we are deeply committed to supporting the academic community in Iberia by empowering students, educators, and institutions to excel in data science and analytics. Our initiatives focus on providing students with hands-on experience and fostering collaboration between academia and industry.
Empowering Students Through SAS Specialisation and Certification Programs
We are actively partnering with universities across Iberia to offer students unparalleled opportunities to learn and excel with SAS. Through our SAS Specialisation and SAS Certification programs, students gain industry-relevant skills and credentials that set them apart in the competitive job market.
In collaboration with our sales teams, we also connect these talented students with our customers, enabling them to complete internships or final projects within leading companies. This initiative not only equips students with real-world experience but also underscores the value of SAS to our customers, building stronger ties between academia and industry.
Connecting Talent with Opportunity: Career Days and Job Fairs
To strengthen our ties with the academic community, we actively participate in Career Days and Job Fairs at selected higher education institutions. These events provide a platform for us to meet SAS-skilled students and facilitate connections between them and our customers and partners. By bridging the gap between talent and opportunity, we help foster the next generation of analytics professionals.
SAS Labs: A Hub for Innovation and Learning
Our SAS Labs are cutting-edge facilities designed to provide access to state-of-the-art data analysis software for students, educators, researchers, and the broader community, including SAS clients and partners. These labs offer training sessions, workshops, and hands-on experience with SAS Academic software, showcasing our long-standing commitment to academia.
SAS Lab at the University of Lisbon
The SAS Lab at the University of Lisbon exemplifies our dedication to fostering knowledge and innovation. Designed as a collaborative space, the lab features:
- Facilities for presentations, classrooms, and data science competitions.
- Opportunities to host scientific events, workshops, executive training, and mentoring sessions.
- A focus on bridging the global data scientist shortage by providing access to cutting-edge technology and analytics tools.
The Lisbon SAS Lab is a hub for knowledge sharing, aiming to spark interest in data science and SAS. Collaborative efforts between the University of Lisbon and SAS employees have successfully launched the lab, with plans to expand its offerings to include online participation and a broader range of events.
Building a Thriving Community
The success of SAS Labs and our broader initiatives depends on the active collaboration of the academic and professional communities. By working together, we aim to inspire the next generation of data scientists and solidify SAS as a cornerstone of innovation in data analytics.
Meet Our Global Academic Program Manager
Adriana Rojas is the Global Academic Program Manager for Iberia. With a passion for fostering academic-industry connections, Adriana plays a pivotal role in driving our initiatives forward.
Explore her insights: Read Adriana's blogs for expert perspectives on data science and academia.
Get in touch: Have questions or want to collaborate? Contact Adriana for more information.
A selection of universities and colleges that teach SAS as part of their coursework (please note, this is not the full list).
The SAS Academic Specialisation is a distinction granted by SAS to Universities and other higher education institutions that incorporate SAS into their curriculum, requiring a minimum of 150 hours of SAS-related instruction. More information can be found here.
| University / College | Faculty | Degree | SAS Academic Specialisation / SAS Courses |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad Complutense Madrid | Faculty of Mathematics | Master’s Degree Program | Statistical Learning & Forecasting |
| Universidad Complutense Madrid | Faculty of Statistical Studies | Master’s Degree Program | Data Mining and Business Analytics |
| Universidad Complutense Madrid | Faculty of Statistical Studies | Bachelor’s Degree Program | Applied Statistics |
| Universidad Complutense Madrid | Faculty of Statistical Studies | Bachelor’s Degree Program | Applied Data Science |
| Universidad Complutense Madrid | Faculty of Statistical Studies | Bachelor’s Degree Program | Programming |
| Universidad Francisco de Vitoria | Faculty of Economics | Bachelor’s Degree Program | Business Analytics Power by SAS |
| Universidad Villanueva | Faculty of Business | NA | Predictive Analytics and Data Science |
| University of Lisbon | Faculty of Statistics | Master’s Degree Program | Business Intelligence & Analytics |
Why to consider joining SAS Talent Connection?
David Sanz Mínguez
Student at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Spain
I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Data Analyst in Ministerio del Interior! I would like to thank Adriana Rojas, the SAS team, Carlos Poza Lara and Universidad Francisco de Vitoria for their confidence in me. I am very motivated to learn and advance not only professionally but also as a person. I am looking forward to facing this challenge and giving the best of myself., the SAS team, Carlos Poza Lara and Universidad Francisco de Vitoria for their confidence in me. I am very motivated to learn and advance not only professionally but also as a person.
(The internship lasted from May 2023 to June 2024)
Andrea Trapero Usero
Graduated from Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, Spain.
The training of an analyst goes beyond theory; it is enriched by the challenges they face. SAS has been the perfect complement to my growth, constantly challenging me and enhancing my learning every step of the way.
See the video posted on Linkedin