Somos Parte de la Misma Energía – Copiapó 2026

Somos Parte de la Misma Energía is a workforce training and employability program funded and promoted by Atlas Renewable Energy and implemented by FUNDES. Its goal is to strengthen the skills and capabilities of people living in communities connected to the territories where the company develops its renewable energy projects.The program has had three editions between 2020 and 2026.The first edition took place in María Elena, in the Antofagasta Region, in 2020, and was exclusively designed for women, certifying 70 participants.In 2025, a second edition was implemented in María Elena, resulting in the certification of 93 participants.In 2026, the program was implemented for the first time in the Atacama Region, specifically in the municipality of Copiapó, where 105 people received certification.Across its three editions, the program has certified a total of 268 people, contributing to human capital development in communities connected to renewable energy projects.The 2026 edition took place in the context of the Copiapó Energía Solar Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Park, which is currently under construction. Its purpose was to provide participants with technical and transferable skills to expand their employment opportunities in the energy sector and other industries, while also strengthening their capabilities to develop local businesses and entrepreneurial ventures.

The Challenge

Renewable energy projects create new employment and business opportunities in local communities. However, they also highlight the need to strengthen local capabilities so residents can access and benefit from these opportunities.In Copiapó, one of the main challenges was providing people with practical, relevant skills aligned with current labor market demands, particularly in areas related to energy, construction, maintenance, logistics, occupational safety, and services.There was also a need to strengthen transferable skills and entrepreneurial capabilities, expanding employment and business development opportunities for local communities.The challenge, therefore, was to help close skills gaps and build lasting local capabilities by connecting people's needs with emerging opportunities arising from the transition to a more sustainable energy mix.

The Solution

Through Somos Parte de la Misma Energía, Atlas Renewable Energy and FUNDES developed a training program focused on local skills development, employability, and business growth, combining technical training with transferable professional skills.The Copiapó edition included eight courses delivered through in-person and online learning formats:Logistics Management Techniques and Job Readiness.Digital Communication for Local Entrepreneurs.Local Business Management and Development.Automotive and Mining Equipment Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems.Rigging and Lifting Operations Techniques.Occupational Safety.Basic Electrical Risk Management for Medium- and Low-Voltage Systems.General Laborer Training for Photovoltaic Panel Installation.The training combined technical knowledge with the development of transferable skills such as teamwork, effective communication, problem-solving, decision-making, adaptability, and leadership.In this way, the program aimed to provide practical tools applicable across different professional and business environments, strengthening participants' ability to work safely, efficiently, and in accordance with labor market requirements.