The Technical University of Moldova and “Premier Energy Distribution” JSC have signed a new collaboration agreement, further strengthening their long-term partnership in the fields of energy and electrical engineering. UTM Rector, Prof. Dr. Viorel Bostan, and Jose Luis Gomez Pascual, Country Manager of Premier Energy Distribution, formalized this agreement with the aim of providing students with practical training and ensuring their qualification level meets European standards.
“The signing of the collaboration agreement with Premier Energy Distribution, the largest electricity distribution operator in the Republic of Moldova, marks a significant moment for the Technical University of Moldova,” emphasized UTM Rector, Prof. Dr. Viorel Bostan. “I greatly appreciate Premier Energy Distribution’s openness to collaborating with UTM, especially their focus on renewable energy, a field with enormous potential for the Republic of Moldova. Together, we can contribute to diversifying energy sources, reducing dependence on fossil fuels, and building a sustainable energy future for our country. This strengthened partnership will allow us to offer our students exceptional opportunities to complement their theoretical knowledge with valuable practical experience, better preparing them for a successful career in the energy sector.”
At the signing of the collaboration agreement, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Dumitru Braga, Dean of the Faculty of Energy and Electrical Engineering at UTM, expressed his appreciation for Premier Energy Distribution as an ideal platform for the practical training of FEIE-UTM students.
In his remarks, Jose Luis Gomez Pascual reaffirmed his commitment to a productive and continuing partnership with the Technical University of Moldova, the only engineering higher education institution in the Republic of Moldova. “At Premier Energy Distribution, we believe that our success depends on the quality of our human resources. Providing students with the opportunity to gain both theoretical and practical knowledge directly from the industry is essential for ensuring a qualification level aligned with European standards. The signing of this collaboration agreement with UTM marks a significant step forward. We are thrilled with this fruitful and long-term collaboration,” stated Gomez Pascual.
This partnership will bring significant benefits to both students and the university, contributing to the modernization of study programs to align with current labor market requirements and the latest trends in the energy field; improving the quality of higher technical education through the implementation of innovative teaching methods and the use of modern equipment; encouraging scientific research in the energy field and facilitating knowledge transfer to the economic environment; and promoting UTM’s image nationally and internationally as a prestigious higher education institution that prepares qualified and competitive specialists.
The partnership between the Technical University of Moldova and Premier Energy Distribution is a remarkable example of effective collaboration between universities and the economic environment, driving the transformation of higher education and the development of the national economy.
