by InTrieste
The Friuli Venezia Giulia regional government is considering an expansion of dual apprenticeship programs, a model inspired by Germany that combines formal education with on-the-job training, according to Regional Councilor for Labor and Education Alessia Rosolen.
Speaking on Sunday at the presentation of a recruiting day organized in collaboration with Pittini Group, a leading Italian steel manufacturer based in Osoppo, Ms. Rosolen said the region could become the first in Italy to introduce a more widespread version of dual apprenticeships across its higher technical institutes (ITS) and vocational training system (IeFP).
“We are working on the possibility of allowing young people to begin their careers—and thus their pension contributions—immediately,” Ms. Rosolen said. She added that, in addition to the incentives already offered by the state, Friuli Venezia Giulia intends to provide regional support for companies adopting this model.
The regional government already supports apprenticeship programs in partnership with companies such as Lidl and Despar, particularly in service-related training. Ms. Rosolen emphasized that expanding these initiatives could provide students with “a more rewarding entry into the labor market.”
Sunday’s event at Pittini marked the 32nd regional recruiting day, and the third dedicated specifically to the steel group, which has more than 2,000 employees and 29 operational sites across Italy and Europe. Founded as a producer of long steel products for construction and mechanical industries, Pittini is currently seeking to fill 60 positions in its subsidiaries Ferriere Nord, Siat, and Pittarc, located in Osoppo, Gemona del Friuli, and Majano.
Open roles span technical, production, and logistics departments, ranging from laboratory technicians and PLC software specialists to welders, maintenance engineers, and shipping staff. Candidates must submit their applications by October 21. A pre-selection process will identify those most closely aligned with the company’s needs, with interviews scheduled for October 28 at Pittini’s Osoppo headquarters.
Micaela Di Giusto, head of human resources management and development at Pittini, highlighted the company’s long-standing investment in training through its corporate school, Officina Pittini per la Formazione, which has provided nearly 50,000 hours of instruction annually since 2003. The school has been officially accredited by the region since 2004.
Ms. Rosolen used the event to underline the regional administration’s efforts to strengthen ties between businesses, public employment centers, and training institutions. “The collaboration between employers and the education system,” she said, “is essential to ensuring that young people gain meaningful opportunities in the workplace.”
