Talenti lombardi nel mondo – Second edition
Talenti lombardi nel mondo is a project funded by the Regional Government of Lombardy under Regional Law No. 9 of 21 May 2024, “Provisions for supporting and promoting Lombard communities around the world and their mobility”.
Talenti lombardi nel mondo: an ecosystem for education, employment and mobility is a project funded by the Regional Government of Lombardy to strengthen connections with Lombard communities living abroad and introduce them to the opportunities available in the region, with a view to a possible return.
In its second edition, the programme offers career guidance, training and a call for ideas. The winners will have the opportunity to enjoy a free one-week trip to Lombardy, featuring company visits, meetings and opportunities to exchange ideas with local businesses and stakeholders.
Thanks to its strong network of small and medium-sized enterprises and its forward-looking approach to economic development, Lombardy offers a highly attractive labour market at both national and international level, with career opportunities across a wide range of industries.
The distinctive strategic strengths of the region support the development of a smart and sustainable economic model, driven by knowledge and innovation and attractive to businesses, researchers and talented professionals.
Objectives
The project aims to support people of Lombard origin living abroad to:
- discover today’s Lombardy understanding its labour market, economic structure and the industries driving regional growth
- assess their professional profile by identifying how their skills and experience match the competencies sought by companies in Lombardy
- strengthen their skills, starting with professional Italian language and knowledge of the region’s key industries
- put their ideas into action by developing an innovative idea for Lombardy and engaging with businesses and local stakeholders.
Who can participate?
The project is open to:
- people living abroad who were born in Lombardy and resided in the region for at least five years before moving abroad;
- residents of Lombardy spending time abroad for study or work purposes for at least six months per year;
- people living abroad who previously resided in Lombardy for at least eight years before moving abroad;
- residents of Lombardy undertaking seasonal employment in a foreign country under a fixed-term contract lasting at least six months (or four months, provided that the work has been carried out for at least three months).
Eligible participants also include the spouses, family members and descendants, up to the third degree of kinship, of the individuals listed above.
Periods spent abroad must be documented through registration with the Registry of Italians Residing Abroad (A.I.R.E.) or through official documents issued by consular authorities, public institutions or foreign social security agencies.
Planned activities
- Initial guidance (2 hours): the first step for all participants to explore Lombardy’s labour market and its social and economic landscape. At the end of this session, each participant will choose which activities to pursue next.
- In-depth career guidance (2 hours): a more personalised session to compare participants’ professional profiles with the skills required by companies in Lombardy, identifying individual strengths and areas for improvement.
- Academy Lombardia:
- 3 webinars exploring Lombardy’s key industries
- Online professional Italian language course (16 hours)
- Call for ideas: 12 participants, working in pairs, will develop an innovative idea for Lombardy over two six-hour design sessions and present it to a panel of representatives from IFOA and local businesses.
- Experience Lombardia: the winning pair will travel to Italy for a free one-week experience in Lombardy, including company visits, meetings and opportunities to connect with local businesses and stakeholders!
Are you a company or organization? Connect with young international talent
Join the Talenti lombardi nel mondo network and meet young people with international experience, an interest in the region and fresh ideas for Lombardy. Partner companies can take part in the Call for ideas evaluation panel and meet participants during Experience Lombardia.
The project is carried out by IFOA’s Milan office. Follow this link to discover all the training opportunities offered by IFOA in Lombardy, designed for young people and adults and aimed at helping them enter the job market.