Education Day: 300 students shine in Varese
Over 300 primary and secondary school students participated in the third edition of Confindustria Varese's Education Day.
Contesto
In brief - Over 300 students take center stage in Varese - Central theme: trust - Eureka projects, Pmi Day, Generazione d'Industria, and Latuaideadimpresa - Comparison with cross-border work in Ticino ## Key facts - What: Third edition of Confindustria Varese's Education Day - When: Tuesday, May 5th - Where: Ville Ponti Congress Center, Varese - Who: Confindustria Varese and the social enterprise Karakorum - Amount: Over 300 participating students - Reference legislation: Switzerland-EU bilateral agreement on the free movement of persons (entered into force on June 1, 2002), with specific provisions for cross-border workers Over 300 students from primary and secondary schools in the area were the protagonists of the third edition of Confindustria Varese's Education Day, held this morning, Tuesday, May 5th, at the Ville Ponti Congress Center in Varese. A major event organized by the Association of Varese industrialists, together with the social enterprise Karakorum, with the aim of paying tribute to all those young people who have most distinguished themselves within the four projects that Confindustria Varese, together with its associated companies, carries out with schools to cultivate the culture of enterprise in the new generations: the Eureka Project (designed for elementary schools), Pmi Day (for middle schools), the 'Generazione d'Industria' Project, and the Latuaideadimpresa competition (for high schools). ### Comparison with cross-border work in Ticino In an increasingly globalized context, it is interesting to note how cross-border work in Ticino offers opportunities similar to those discussed during the Education Day. According to 2023 data, over 65,000 cross-border workers work in Ticino, with a significant impact on the local economy. For example, in the...
Dettagli operativi
Projects and Participants The Eureka project involved 300 elementary school students who won a national toy construction competition organized by Federmeccanica and locally by the Merchandise Groups of Confindustria Varese for the companies 'Mechanical' and 'Steel, Metallurgical, and Foundry', whose Presidents are Carlo Del Grande and Massimo Garavaglia, respectively. The competition saw the participation of 50 elementary schools from Varese, Cassano Magnago, and neighboring towns such as Induno Olona and Castiglione Olona. The winners of Eureka were Class 5B of G. Pascoli School in Varese with the toy 'The Elevator Race' and Classes 4C and 4D of E. Fermi School in Cassano Magnago with the toy 'Asteroid Catapult'. These projects were evaluated by a jury of 15 industry experts, who considered criteria such as creativity, functionality, and sustainability. In Ticino, similar projects were carried out with the support of the Department of Education, Culture, and Sport (DECS), which allocated 50,000 Swiss francs in 2023 for educational initiatives related to technological innovation. For example, Lugano 1 Elementary School participated in a similar project, obtaining a grant of 10,000 francs for the purchase of innovative educational materials. ### Implications for the Future Education Day represents an important opportunity for dialogue and collaboration between young people and adults, promoting a culture of enterprise and mutual trust. This type of initiative is fundamental to building bridges between education and industry, bringing together people, skills, and different perspectives. Trust in young people and their abilities, but also in adults, the community, and the territory, is a value that can contribute to creating a more solid and collaborative future. 📊 Ope...
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What to do to participate If you are a student interested in participating in cross-border collaboration projects between Italy and Switzerland, you can contact your school or Confindustria Varese for information on how to enroll in the various programs. Interested schools can collaborate with Confindustria Varese to organize events and similar projects, promoting business culture and cross-border job opportunities among young people. Operational checklist for students: - Contact your school counselor for information on available programs. - Visit the Confindustria Varese website for details on events and projects. - Attend workshops and seminars to acquire skills useful for the Swiss job market. Operational checklist for schools: - Contact Confindustria Varese to organize events and projects. - Promote business culture and cross-border job opportunities among students. - Use our salary calculator to estimate career opportunities in Switzerland. ### Useful tools To calculate your salary and better understand career opportunities in Switzerland, use our salary calculator. If you are interested in learning about job opportunities in Switzerland, consult our work permit guide. Concrete examples: - A student from a technical institute in Varese participated in a collaboration project with a company in Lugano, gaining a paid work experience of 3,500 CHF for three months. - Another student from a high school in Mendrisio participated in a collaboration project with a company in Como, gaining a paid work experience of 3,000 CHF for two months. Regulations and amounts: - To work in Switzerland, you need to obtain a work permit. The dependent work permit (L) is valid for a determined period and can be renewed. The minimum wage in Ticino is 19.72 CHF per hour for qualified w...
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Who can participate in the Education Day?
- The Education Day is open to students from primary, middle, and high schools who have distinguished themselves in projects promoted by Confindustria Varese. Interested schools can collaborate with Confindustria Varese to organize similar events.
- What are the projects promoted by Confindustria Varese?
- The projects promoted by Confindustria Varese include Eureka for elementary schools, Pmi Day for middle schools, Generazione d'Industria and Latuaideadimpresa for high schools.
- How can I sign up for Confindustria Varese's projects?
- To sign up for Confindustria Varese's projects, you can contact your school or the association directly through their website.