OCELLUS and Icebound Enter into a Strategic Partnership for Geographic IT in Higher Vocational Education

Under this partnership, Icebound will provide lectures, courses, and mentoring. Initially, the AddSpatial GIS software and geodata services will be included in the course offerings. The goal is to create a robust educational platform that meets the industry’s needs and increases the demand for specialized skills.

For Icebound, the partnership provides greater visibility and opportunities for growth, while OCELLUS, with over 25 years of experience, strengthens its educational programs. Ocellus CEO René Escalier views Icebound as a natural partner that improves students’ transition into the workforce.

“For over 25 years, OCELLUS has been a leading provider of vocational college programs in geodata in Sweden. Icebound, with its solutions for primary industries such as forestry and mining, is a natural partner for us. Their expertise and network will enhance our programs and give our students better opportunities to enter the workforce,” says René.

Together, both parties are making a long-term commitment to developing geographic IT and the skills of the future.

“We look forward to initially contributing technology, data, and expertise to Ocellus’ GIS training programs. It is of the utmost importance to address the skills shortage in this sector. We are currently providing both core technology and data, but in the future we will also offer more industry-specific products in various sectors such as forestry, mining, and energy. This can equip students with the skills needed for more applied GIS in various professional roles,” says Anders Kyrk, Business Manager at Icebound.

This marks the beginning of a long-term initiative in which OCELLUS and Icebound will work together to advance the development of educational programs in geographic IT and strengthen the industry’s future talent pool.