Innovating teaching methodologies: Improving the Institute’s educational offering by strengthening hands-on learning activities and integrating innovative teaching practices, particularly through work-based learning pathways (PCTO) and first-level apprenticeship programs. Facilitating internationalization: Creating opportunities for exchange and dialogue between Italian and German teachers and students, in order to acquire technical and intercultural skills that will enrich the educational experience. Strengthening the school-to-work connection: Establishing closer dialogue with local businesses and promoting a dual education model that effectively meets labor market needs. Consolidating good practices and training tools: Developing and sharing, through the creation of a handbook, guidelines and operational methodologies for the implementation of the dual education model in Italy.
Our Institute, despite being a relatively small organization, has always aimed to excel in educational offerings as well as in its policies on inclusion and innovation. We have recognized the need to expand and further enhance our educational pathways, particularly those related to first-level apprenticeships and work-based learning programs (PCTO), in order to better align them with labor market demands and to counter school dropout rates. The project addresses several key needs: Internationalization: Providing students and teachers with the opportunity to engage with international educational models, such as the German dual system, renowned for its effectiveness and practicality. Enhancement of educational quality: Integrating innovative teaching methodologies and strengthening the training of tutors and teaching staff through transnational exchanges and cooperation. Promotion of local excellence. School-to-work integration: Encouraging dialogue and collaboration with local businesses, thereby offering students more effective career guidance and easier access to the labor market.