Courses funded by the Emilia-Romagna Region and the European Social Fund

Courses funded by the Emilia-Romagna Region and the European Social Fund

The European Social Fund is the main channel for the development and funding of vocational training.

The resources of the ESF are made available by the Emilia-Romagna Region through the publication of notices that detail in a specific manner the recipients of the intervention, the type of eligible activity, and the methods and timelines to which it must conform.

Iscom Formazione, as an entity accredited by the Emilia-Romagna Region and as a Center representing Confcommercio-Fam Modena, constantly monitors the availability of various types of calls for proposals to promote the implementation of courses and seminars that aim to improve competitiveness of businesses, support economic and productive recovery, and boost innovation and development.

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Modena
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Italian language course for foreigners – Funded by the ESF
LANGUAGE TRAINING TO PROMOTE EMPLOYABILITY, ADAPTABILITY, AND INCLUSIONOperation Ref. PA 2025-24397/RER – Language Training to Promote Employability, Adaptability, and Inclusion, approved by the Emilia-Romagna Region with Regional Government Resolution (DGR) No. 1659/2025 of 20/10/2025 and co-funded by the European Social Fund Plus 2021–2027.TRAINING OBJECTIVESThe course aims to develop basic communicative competence in the Italian language, corresponding to Level A1 of the CEFR, enabling participants to:understand and use familiar everyday expressions;interact in a simple way in predictable contexts;manage immediate communication needs related to daily, social, and work life;increase personal autonomy and access to employment and training opportunities.The training offer is aimed at individuals who have completed compulsory education and the right-duty to education and training, regardless of their employment status, and who wish to undertake a training pathway to improve their language skills.Participants must be residents or domiciled in the Emilia-Romagna Region prior to enrollment and must hold a valid residence permit.TRAINING PROGRAMThe offer includes the following training courses:ITALIAN – LEVEL A1, 80 HOURSThe A1 level course (beginner level) is intended for those with very limited knowledge of the language who wish to learn to understand and use familiar everyday expressions and very common phrases to meet basic needs.ITALIAN – LEVEL A2, 60 HOURSThe A2 level course (elementary level) is designed for those with a basic knowledge of Italian (A1), who can already understand simple communication situations. The training strengthens comprehension and both oral and written production skills.ITALIAN – LEVEL B1, 60 HOURSThe B1 level course (intermediate level) is intended for those with an elementary knowledge of Italian (A2) and focuses on developing intermediate communicative skills, enabling participants to handle everyday communication more effectively and to express experiences, opinions, and plans in greater detail.The courses are completely free of charge as they are approved by the Emilia-Romagna Region and co-funded by the European Social Fund Plus 2021–2027.For information:Alessio Cortelloni – alessio.cortelloni@iscomformazione.it – Tel. +39 059 7364383

18 May 2026

80/h

Free

Modena
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GOL PROGRAM - Cluster 3 Training
GOL PROGRAM CLUSTER 3 TRAINING COURSESRef. PA Operations: 2024-23730 | 2024-23710 | 2024-23723Approved by the Emilia Romagna Region with DGR N.665 /25. The activity is financed by the European Union NextGeneration EU PNRR GOL ProgramOBJECTIVES:The goal of GOL is to improve people's employment integration by offering personalized pathways for entering or re-entering the workforce. Specifically, the training activities, completely free and exclusively for unemployed people registered in the program, provide the opportunity for targeted retraining (pathway number 3 – reskilling) of professional skills. RECIPIENTS:Recipients are those enrolled in the GOL Program, meaning people who, following the assessment, have entered Cluster Pathway 3. All unemployed individuals can access the program regardless of gender, age, or duration of unemployment. DURATION:200 hours (120 hours classroom/laboratory + 80 hours internship at a local company) METHODS:The training activities will normally be conducted in person, but where content allows, they may also be delivered online. LOCATION:The courses will take place in the provinces of Reggio Emilia and Modena and will be conducted by accredited vocational training providers selected by the Emilia-Romagna Region.Iscom Formazione Modena is a training organization responsible for implementing activities funded under the GOL 3 program and Lead Organization for activities of ACTION 8 Ref.Pa 2024-23723 TRAINING OFFER: ·         Mechanical, automation, manufacturing, and related services sector (Action 6 - Ref.Pa 2024-23730)·         Business management and services sector (Action 7 - Ref.Pa 2024-23710)·         Commerce, tourism, catering, and personal services sector (Action 8 - Ref.Pa 2024-23723)  Visit the Emilia Romagna Region GOL program:    Regional Implementation Plan for Worker Employability GOL - Training and Employment. For more information:Iscom Modena – Via Piave,125 Tel.0597364350 | email info@iscom-modena.it 

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200/h

Free

Modena
Starting soon
GOL PROGRAM - Cluster 2 Training
GOL PROGRAM TRAINING CLUSTER 2PA Reference Operations :   Ref.Pa 2024- 23690 | Ref.Pa 2024- 23668 | Ref.Pa 2024- 23681approved by the Emilia-Romagna Region with DGR N.664/25The activity is funded by the European Union NextGeneration EU - PNRR - GOL ProgramOBJECTIVES:The goal of GOL is to improve people's employment integration by offering personalized pathways for entering or re-entering the workforce. Specifically, the training activities, completely free and aimedexclusively at unemployed people registered in the program, provide the opportunity to undergo targeted training for updating (upskilling) their professional skills. RECIPIENTS:Recipients are those enrolled in the GOL Program, meaning people who, following the assessment, have entered Cluster Pathway 2. All unemployed individuals can access the program regardless of gender, age, or duration of unemployment. DURATION:40 hours / 70 hours LOCATION:The courses will take place in the provinces of Reggio Emilia and Modena and will be conducted by accredited vocational training providers selected by the Emilia-Romagna Region.Iscom Formazione Modena is a training organization responsible for implementing activities financed under the GOL 2 program. TRAINING OFFER : Mechanical, automation, manufacturing, and related services sector (Action 6 – Ref.Pa 2024- 23690)Business management and services sector (Action 7 - Ref.Pa 2024- 23668)Commerce, tourism, catering, and personal services sector (Action 8 – Ref.Pa 2024- 23681)Go to the Emilia-Romagna region GOL program: Regional implementation plan for Worker Employability GOL - Training and Employment.  For Information:Iscom Modena – Via Piave,125 Tel.059 - 7364350 | email info@iscom-modena.it  

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Free