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Respect. (from the lat. respectu) n. 1. respect; 2. consideration; high regard; 3. deference; compliance; veneration; 4. honour; worship; 5. relation; refererence...
We believe that everyone should be respected for their work, for their attitudes, opinions and options.
Rigor. (from the lat. rigore) n. 1. harshness; strength; 2.fig., severity; punctuality; accuracy.
There is no "more or less levelled", "more or less upright”, "more or less clean" or "more or less safe", but rather “levelled”, "upright”, "clean” and “safe". The rigour is reflected in our procedures, in time and in the rules to follow. In the light of moral and principles, being severe means being rigorous.
Passion. (from the lat. passione) n. 1. intense and usually violent feeling (affection, joy, hate, etc.) which hinders the exercise of impartial logic; 2. derived from a feeling; 3. great predilection; 4. partiality; 5. great grief; immense suffering...
Under the sign of passion – a text of the Portuguese poet Regina Guimarães – is our icon. Passion is to reveal great enthusiasm for something, favourable encouragement or opposite to something.
It is the sensibility transmitted by an architect or engineer through work.
Passion is the dedication to a project. Passion is a state of warm soul.
Loyalty. (from the lat. legalitate) n. the quality of being loyal; fidelity; sincerity.
Respect for the principles and rules that guide the honour and probity. Faithfulness to commitments and agreements undertaken, staunch character.
To remain loyal to the business partners because we depend on them and they depend on us.
Being trustworthy for being loyal.
Solidarity. (from the lat. solidare) n. 1. the quality of being solidary; 2. reciprocal responsibility among the members of a group, namely social, professional, etc.; 3. sense of sharing another’s suffering.
Being solidary is being a friend, offering our hand with genuine generosity and bringing joy and human warmth to those who, somehow, are marginalized. Being solidary is being more human. A solidary company is recognized as a fair and non-selfish company. A solidary company is a preferred choice in business. It is a more competitive company. Volunteering is a vehicle to solidarity. It is modern, fair, cultured, friend, it is a noble gesture of moral elevation.
Courage. (from the lat. coraticum) n. 1. bravery facing danger; intrepidity; to have audacity; 2. moral force before a suffering or setback; 3. [fig.] to input energy when performing a difficult task; perseverance...
Courage is essential in our life. Courage to face less pleasant situations when complex issues come up, not expecting random resolutions.
It is a value that we must highlight as opposed to the fearful, cowardly and laziness.
The courage to react to criticism not with an attitude of demotivation or sadness, but rather to search for the means and the action to overcome its own reason. This kind of courage, which is also an intellectual courage, is highly recommended.
Ambition. (from the lat. ambitione) n. 1. vehement desire of wealth, honours or glories; 2. expectation about the future; aspiration; 3. lust; greed…
Vehement desire to achieve a particular goal. Ambition not to resign ourselves. Ambition to take the best potential from ourselves. Ambition to deserve ourselves. Ambition to be athletes in our top-level competitive jobs. Ambition to beat our brands. Ambition to get the best deals with the maximum value, due to the high levels of proficiency and efficiency.
Esthetics. ESTHETICS (from the Greek aisthetiké, "sensitive") n.f. 1. Philosophy branch of philosophy that studies the beauty and nature of artistic phenomena; 2. author's own style, time, etc.; 3. harmony of shapes and colors, beauty; 4. set of techniques and treatments that aim to beautify the body.
We decided to build the company's economic foundations under a cultured, cosmopolitan and cool image. Because it is a charming state of being. Good taste because we are sustainable and we respect the planet. Good taste because we are sensitive. Good taste just because.
Responsibility. (from the lat respondere) n. the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct; a form of trustworthiness.
We must be certain that, before a choice, we chose what is best for both of us and not just the best for each one. Each employee is responsible for his negotiated activity and co-responsible if the co-worker does not fulfil his own task, thus preventing the common goal. A team is a set of individuals - is a whole. In the business game, as in social or family contexts, everyone must comply with their own relative position and we shall not permit that one of ours fails to be in our team.
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The dstgroup and the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA) are launching a new edition of Vocational Higher Technical Courses designed to meet the needs of the sector. The group is also preparing to launch a language learning platform for its employees.
The dstgroup, in partnership with the Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA), is strengthening its investment in promoting Vocational Higher Technical Courses (CTeSP). This project, now with several editions in different areas, aims to bridge the gap between education and the labour market, ensuring a highly qualified and specialised workforce in strategic sectors of the economy.
Lasting two years - three semesters of theoretical and practical classes, followed by a semester of curricular internship (Workplace Training), the CTeSP courses offers short, practical training that is highly orientated towards market needs.
“The Polytechnic Institute of Cávado and Ave (IPCA) has been committed to offering Vocational Higher Technical Courses (CTeSPs) since their creation in 2014, believing them to be of considerable importance for the region, especially since the creation of places for these courses required agreements for internships with host organisations, thus ensuring student engagement with the labour market. It was in this context that IPCA was challenged by the dstgroup to jointly develop a number of CTeSPs with curricula tailored to the needs of different business areas, and sometimes taught by senior dstgroup staff, who have always been committed to developing talent in the region,” stated Maria José Fernandes, the president of IPCA.
Some courses have even been designed based on input provided by the dstgroup and include employees from the group’s companies as instructors, ensuring a direct link between academia and the reality of the sector.
“However, the impact of the increase in higher qualifications extends beyond the dstgroup, as it encourages many other students to participate in higher education to improve their skills, and who often attend courses designed in collaboration with the dstgroup. It has also sparked interest among other companies in the region to connect with academia, and IPCA in particular, to replicate the success of the partnership with the dstgroup,” she added.
Currently the dstgroup, in collaboration with the IPCA, is offering courses such as Site Preparation and Management (3rd edition), Advanced Network and Telecommunications Management (3rd edition, dstelecom), Advanced Welding (7th edition, bysteel), Preparation and Manufacture of Modular Structures (3rd edition, bysteel) and Management Support (the latter is already underway, with group employees).
Enrolment is now underway for young people who have completed the 12th grade, adults seeking a career change and dstgroup employees wishing to update or deepen their skills.
The group finances the enrolment fees for its employees and provides internship opportunities within the organisation, reinforcing its commitment to internal human capital development.
“Workers are more independent the more knowledge they gain. The more independent workers are, the more competitive and understanding they become. Training is in the interests of both employees and the company. A company with employees like these is obliged to be a fair and humanist company,” stated José Teixeira, Chairperson of the dstgroup’s Board of Directors.
With a high employability rate, these courses address shortages of skilled labour in areas critical to the development of the national economy.
In parallel with the CTeSP, the dstgroup is preparing to launch a new language learning platform for all its employees, reinforcing its strategy of ongoing skills development and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.