by Maximiliano Crcoamo
Interview: FVG councilor for education, Alessia Rosolen; President of the Pietro Pittini Foundation, Marina Pittini
Two new regional initiatives aimed at supporting students in secondary schools were announced in Trieste on Tuesday, with funding provided by the Paolo Pittini Foundation and the Casali Foundations.
The programs, which target language learning and cultural experiences, were presented at a press conference by Alessia Rosolen, the regional councillor for education. The initiatives include the “Internazionalizzazione” program, which offers study-abroad opportunities during the summer, and “iTEENerari culturali,” which provides financial support for school trips and educational outings for students from lower-income families.
Speaking at the event, Rosolen highlighted the role of the region and local foundations in strengthening educational opportunities. “Over the years, the region has worked to coordinate interventions in the school sector. This funding, totaling 2.5 million euros, aims to support internationalization by promoting the study of community and minority languages,” she said. Rosolen also noted the importance of programs such as AttivaScuola and AttivaGiovani, which support students’ overall development and post-school pathways.
The “Internazionalizzazione” program, now in its fourth edition, will provide 40 scholarships for summer language courses in English and German in Malta and Munich. Interested students must participate in a group project competition, developing a concept under the theme “The formula for creating your future,” which includes a video, written text, and motivational letter, among other optional materials.
The “iTEENerari culturali” initiative offers contributions of up to 250 euros per student to support participation in school trips and educational visits. Following the success of the previous edition, the program has been expanded to include students from both Trieste and the Gorizia area, aiming to make these experiences accessible to a larger number of students.
Rosolen emphasized the broader commitment of the region to education. “The region allocates nearly 90 million euros annually for direct interventions in the school system and to guarantee the right to study. This funding reflects both the needs to be met and our efforts to enhance the quality of the educational offer,” she said.
Details about the programs, including eligibility and application procedures, are available on the websites of the Paolo Pittini Foundation and the Casali Foundations.
