NEWS: STACK announces new European skills and training academy

As the demand for digital services continues to grow, data centers have become the backbone of modern industry. From cloud storage and streaming services to financial transactions and healthcare systems, these facilities power the digital world we rely on every day.

Behind every data center is a workforce of skilled professionals managing hardware, maintaining network integrity and ensuring 24/7 availability. Careers in digital infrastructure span a wide range of roles, from Data Center Technicians and Network Engineers to Infrastructure Analysts and Operations Managers.

The new STACK Academy: Your ticket into tech

Big names in digital infrastructure include STACK, a leading developer and operator of data centers with sites across the Americas, EMEA and APAC. In April 2025, STACK launched a new skills and training academy across Europe, with the specific aim of attracting new talent into the data center industry.

STACK Academy provides specialised training pathways in Italy, Norway and Switzerland, with an initial intake of 55 trainees planned for 2025. The trainee schemes will combine theoretical learning and practical skills development, following a hybrid model that balances on the job training with structured learning over 18 months.

STACK’s new initiative is particularly targeted at increasing diversity in an industry that has historically been male dominated. The company are welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, irrespective of gender, age, social background or education level, with no experience necessary.

Entry level roles in STACK’s data centers 

STACK Academy will be hiring for two roles, each spanning 18 months and designed to launch careers in digital infrastructure:

Environment, Health & Safety Professional Trainee

Creating safe, efficient and compliant data center environments. Trainees will gain expertise in emergency response, safety protocols and global EHS standards.

Critical Operations Technician Trainee

Placing trainees at the heart of STACK’s mission-critical operations. From power and cooling to mechanical systems, trainees will help keep STACK’s data centers running 24/7.

STACK Academy’s training programs include English language training, helping you develop key life skills in a truly international work environment.

What makes the data center industry particularly appealing is its resilience and rapid growth. With businesses increasingly shifting to cloud-based systems and digital platforms, the need for new talent is greater than ever. Whether you’re starting out or looking to retrain, a career in digital infrastructure offers long-term opportunities in a future focused field.