“Digital skills and tools to incentivise the access and permanence of young men and women on the job market.” This is the challenge launched by the Youth Policy Councillorship of the City of Alessandria for the 5th civic challenge, promoted by the Fondazione Mondo Digitale and Facebook Italia, following the events held in Rome, Rovigo, Brindisi and Messina.
Jobs of the Future
Digital skills and tools to incentivise the access and permanence of young men and women on the job market
5th Civic challenge in Alessandria
May 11, 2022, 15.30 – 18.00
Live plenary session on the Binario F Facebook Page
Register on our distance learning platform
According to Desi 2021, Italy places 25th for the development of human capital, with a score of 35.1, behind the EU average of 47.1. A significant lack of basic and advanced skills places a significant part of the population at risk of digital exclusion, as well as limiting the innovative drive of Italian enterprises. According to a report published by Banca Ifis, 83% of SMEs in Italy are looking for personnel with skills related to the digital sphere and Industry 4.0, but 58% of employers cannot locate the necessary professional figures. Moreover, employers are looking for soft skills, too, such as flexibility, teamwork capability and problem solving.
In Alessandria, local businesses will work on identifying innovative solutions to promote the development of digital knowledge and skills and the professional and personal lives of young men and women for their full participation in the working world.
The first part of the event will feature a plenary session (15.30-16.30) that will be streamed lie on the Binario F Facebook Page. From 16.30 to 18.00, the work group will bring together youth associations, schools, trade associations, and local actors and stakeholders interested in the issue of youth policy and employment.
The civic challenges are promoted by Fondazione Mondo Digitale and Facebook Italia as part of the “Vagone FMD. From 01 to 100” Programme developed for Binario F. Six challenges in six Italian municipalities to co-develop local digital transformation and the post-pandemic recovery of the social and productive systems. The challenges launched by the public administrations will be faced by public and private agencies, third sector organisations and citizens through co-development sessions to identify priorities, innovative ideas and drive civic participation. Upon completion of six challenges, a summary document will illustrate the proposals advanced by local actors to drive a participated and collective vision for the recovery of the entire country.
To participate in the event and/or workgroup, please register on our distance learning platform.
“We are at the doors of a digital revolution that will involve the City of Alessandria, also thanks to the strong impulse provided by the smart city project promoted by the AMAG Group," emphasises Cherima Fteita Firial, Councillor for Digitalisation, Smart City and Youth Policy. “Youth must be ready to take advantage of these new opportunities to access the working world that is seeking new skills and professional profiles. Exchanging ideas and listening aims to provide the foundation for the definition of the new courses that will be necessary.”
“In order to take advantage of all the opportunities provided by digital transformation, we need a large set of skills. Otherwise, we run the risk that some citizens may be left behind and cut off from the job market,” comments FMD Director General Mirta Michilli. “For over 20 years, we have been committed to promoting free and accessible knowledge to all. The challenge that we are launching to the young citizens of Alessandria is a great opportunity for the area. Hybrid alliances create synergies and positive energy, a strong stimulus for economic growth and a full meaning for everyone’s’ personal and professional careers.
Jobs of the Future
Digital skills and tools to incentivise the access and permanence of young men and women on the job market
5th Civic challenge in Alessandria
May 11, 2022, 15.30 – 18.00
Live plenary session on the Binario F Facebook Page
Register on our distance learning platform
