Sistemi Formativi Confindustria is the national Vocational Education and Training (VET) center of Confindustria, Italy’s leading association for manufacturing and service industries. With a voluntary membership of over 150,000 companies employing 5,383,286 individuals, we play a pivotal role in shaping the future of workforce development.
Our Key Focus Areas:
Social Dialogue and Territorial Development:
At SFC, we actively promote innovation in companies’ production systems by fostering collaboration with innovation stakeholders, research systems, and local communities. Our approach includes facilitating worker training initiatives and creating awareness campaigns for stakeholders. By synergizing these efforts, we empower companies to embrace cutting-edge technologies, ensuring equitable growth and long-term regional sustainability.
Business Services for Green and Digital Transition:
SFC offers business and capacity building services for the Green and Digital Transition, supporting circular economy models and compliance with EU regulations. Our services cover a wide range, including changes in business models, industrial symbiosis paths, and support for implementing mandatory regulations in green and digital transition fields.
VET System Innovation:
Actively engaging in international cooperation, SFC strengthens the orientation of young individuals and supports the re-placement of adult workers in the dynamic labor market. Through collaboration with European counterparts, we share best practices and identify innovative strategies in vocational education and training, adapting practices to meet evolving labor market demands.
Technical Assistance to Public Administration:
SFC provides technical assistance services to expedite and enhance the execution of Digital and Circular development policies. Our expertise aims to optimize policy implementation, ensuring effective impact on economic and social progress at the local level. Collaborating with public authorities, we streamline processes and address challenges, fostering prosperity and development for all stakeholders.
Being a part of Confindustria, SFC’s active involvement in territorial development catalyzes a forward-looking ecosystem. Collaboration between companies, research institutions, and skilled workers drives sustainable growth and prosperity within the region.
With more than 80 members, the SFC consortium forms a widespread network throughout Italy. This includes leading management schools, training centers, industrial associations, and companies.