A guidance community rooted in the local area

The Punti Cardinali network

The strength of Punti Cardinali lies entirely in its network.

Schools, municipalities, training providers, businesses and trade associations took part in a widespread, bottom-up design process, sharing their experiences, needs and expectations. Scientific coordination is entrusted to AFORISMA School of Future, the largest independent private school in Southern Italy, which has worked in training and employment in close contact with the local area for over 25 years.

• Schools
• Municipalities
• Training providers
• Employers
• Trade associations
• Employment services

The network is not limited to the project partners: it extends to every organisation wishing to contribute to the activities. Join the network

AFORISMA’s method

AFORISMA has adopted a method centred on bottom-up participatory design, based on analysing the needs of potential users throughout the life of the project. Punti Cardinali is a living, dynamic project which, thanks to the work of the Orientation Desks and the contribution of each partner, delivers initiatives that genuinely meet the needs of the groups involved.

The project’s circular model

Who it’s for

In an increasingly complex labour market, Punti Cardinali helps people develop the skills to take an active part in it. The ultimate goal islifelong guidance: supporting people at every stage of their career, especially at the most critical moments, such as the move from school to university, from university to work, or from one job to another.

1. Primary schoolPrimary school pupils
2. Lower secondary schoolLower secondary school pupils
3. Upper secondary school and vocational education (IeFP)Upper secondary and vocational education and training students
4. ITS and universityStudents in ITS (higher technical) and university courses
5. Unemployed, first-time job seekers, NEETsPeople out of work and young people aged 15–29 not in education, employment or training
6. Recipients of income supportPeople receiving income support measures
7. Workers in transitionAnyone wishing to take a different career or study path
8. FamiliesThe families of all the above

Punti Cardinali activities

Punti Cardinali is a widespread project: each partner municipality hosts guidance activities at every stage, from information to training, from advice to support and monitoring. Events take place in venues provided by the partner municipalities until July 2027.