What Job Centre does

Job Centre S.r.l. is a Padova-headquartered training and employment services company founded in 2002 that operates accredited public-funded programs for job seekers, unemployed individuals, persons with disabilities, and employer clients in Italy. The company's core offering is the delivery of government-funded vocational training, career coaching, internship activation, and job placement services financed by Regione Veneto, national Italian programs (GOL under PNRR, Garanzia Giovani, Assegno per il Lavoro, Voucher Rafforzato), and European Social Fund streams (FSE/FSE+). It is accredited by Regione Veneto both as a training organization (n. A0467) and as an employment services provider (n. L042), and additionally offers HR consulting and Law 68/99 disability-hiring compliance services to companies.

The company operates three offices (Padova headquarters, Milano, Torino) and two training academy locations (Cartura, Legnaro). Its product portfolio spans core training services (Formazione finanziata, GOL, Work Experience, Assegno per il Lavoro, Voucher rafforzato, internship activation) and project programs targeting specific populations—Neon+ (under-30), allaPARI (women's empowerment), FRAME (cinema/audiovisual/music), PROMUOVITI (entertainment-sector communication), and Life+ (Bando PASSI Plus). Underlying technology is described as standard business management and training delivery systems; no proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, or specialized software products are evidenced in available sources. Distribution mixes in-person classroom training, distance learning (Formazione a Distanza), and direct employer outreach, with referrals routed through Centri per l'Impiego and regional program networks.

Revenue mechanics are professional services revenue tied to public funding contracts: services are delivered free of charge to eligible beneficiaries, while the company is reimbursed by public bodies based on program implementation, participant throughput, and outcomes achieved. Following two ownership changes—Italian PE firm Equity Group acquiring the company in October 2022 and Groupe Adéquat (France) completing its acquisition of AxL Group, which includes Job Centre, in 2024—Job Centre now operates as part of an international staffing and recruitment platform, retaining its Veneto operational focus and dual accreditations.

Name

Job Centre

Legal name

Job Centre S.r.l.

Website

https://jobcentre.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Job Centre S.r.l. is a Padova-based, publicly-funded training and employment services company accredited by Regione Veneto, delivering vocational training, career coaching, internship activation, and job placement to unemployed individuals, persons with disabilities, and employer clients across northern Italy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training & Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Employment Services (5613), Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development, Employment Readiness & Job Placement (BPADAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO), Apprenticeships, Internships & Work-Based Learning Programs (BPACANAK), Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Employment placement services
• Government-funded training
• Career coaching services
• HR consulting services

Headquarters

HQ city

Padova

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Government-Funded Training Services: Job Centre generates revenue by implementing publicly funded training and employment programs on behalf of the Regione Veneto, other Italian national institutions, and European Union bodies (FSE/FSE+). Services are provided free of charge to eligible participants, with the company receiving public funding based on program implementation and outcomes achieved.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Job Centre delivers publicly funded vocational training, career coaching, and paid internship placement for unemployed and disadvantaged individuals (including persons with disabilities and youth), alongside HR consulting and disability-hiring compliance services for companies. Programs are funded by the European Social Fund (FSE/FSE+), Regione Veneto, and national initiatives including PNRR/GOL, Garanzia Giovani, Assegno per il Lavoro, and Voucher Rafforzato.

Product overview

Job Centre is a training and employment services company operating as a platform of interconnected programs and services for both job seekers and companies. The core offerings include Formazione finanziata (government-funded training), the Programma GOL (national reintegration program), Work Experience (internship-based training), Assegno per il Lavoro (individual training vouchers), and Voucher rafforzato (disability support programs). These are complemented by consulting services for companies on HR and disability hiring compliance, and specialized project programs such as Neon+ (youth), allaPARI (gender equality), and FRAME (creative industries). Services are delivered through classroom-based vocational training, individual coaching, paid company internships, and job placement support, primarily in the Veneto region of Italy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Formazione finanziata (Funded Training) Training programs funded by regional, national, and EU sources (Fondo Sociale Europeo, Fondi Interprofessionali) available to companies and individuals for subsidized professional development.
• Programma GOL Government-funded program under Italy's PNRR providing personalized pathways for (re)integration into the labor market, including vocational training, orientation, and job placement support for unemployed individuals.
• Work Experience Professional training and placement program combining classroom courses with paid company internships lasting 2-6 months, designed for people aged 30+ who are unemployed or receiving welfare benefits.
• Assegno per il Lavoro Individual training voucher funded by Regione Veneto providing customized professional retraining, job coaching, and placement services for unemployed workers.
• Voucher Rafforzato Specialized support program for people with disabilities providing vocational training, internship placement with stipends, and job placement assistance, funded by the Veneto Regional Fund for Disability Employment.
• Consulenza per aziende e liberi professionisti HR consulting services for companies and freelancers including recruitment, selection, and personnel administration support.
• Consulenza Legge 68/99 Specialized consulting for companies on legal obligations for hiring people with disabilities, guiding compliance with Italy's Law 68/99 on sheltered employment.
• Servizio attivazione tirocinio Internship activation service supporting companies in setting up and managing workplace internships, including administrative procedures and compliance guidance.
• Neon+ Youth employment initiative under the FSE+ Regional Program 2021-2027 targeting young people under 30 in the Padua area with orientation, coaching, and activation services.
• allaPARI Women's empowerment program promoting gender equality in the workplace through training and professional development initiatives.
• FRAME Professional training program in cinema, audiovisual, and live music sectors for employed workers.
• PROMUOVITI Communication and performing arts training program for employed professionals in the entertainment sector.

Quantifiable outcome

• Successful job placements demonstrated through numerous individual success stories of participants securing employment after completing programs
• +1 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Regione del VenetocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJob Centre operates multiple programs funded by the Veneto Region, including GOL, Assegno per il Lavoro, Voucher Rafforzato, and various FSE-funded initiatives. The regional government is the primary funding and oversight body for the company's core services.
• Unione Europea / Fondo Sociale EuropeocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean Union co-funding through the European Social Fund (FSE/FSE+) supports multiple Job Centre programs including Garanzia Giovani, GOL, and other employment initiatives.
• Università degli Studi di PadovaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on the Circular Innovation project involving the University of Padova's role in training and innovation initiatives.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Umana: Umana is a major Italian HR services company providing permanent and temporary staffing, training, and employment services. It is accredited to deliver public employment programs and is directly comparable to Job Centre in its integrated training-and-placement model.
• Adecco Italia: Adecco Italia is a sister entity under Groupe Adéquat's broader international network and one of Italy's largest staffing and employment services firms. It offers training, placement, and workforce development services directly comparable to Job Centre's offerings, including public employment program delivery.
• Gi Group: Gi Group is one of Italy's largest staffing and workforce development groups, offering permanent placement, temporary staffing, training, and career coaching across regions. Like Job Centre, it delivers government-funded training programs and employment services through Italian public initiatives, making it a directly comparable workforce services provider.
• Randstad Italia: Randstad Italia is a leading international staffing and workforce solutions provider with a strong Italian footprint. It offers training, outplacement, and government-funded employment programs, making it a directly comparable workforce development peer.
• Manpower Italia: Manpower Italia is a major international staffing firm operating in Italy with a comprehensive training and employment services portfolio. It engages in public-sector workforce development initiatives and is comparable to Job Centre's government-funded training delivery model.
• Forema (Confcommercio Veneto): Forema is an accredited training and employment services provider in Veneto, serving companies and individuals through funded programs. It is comparable to Job Centre as a regional competitor in workforce development, training delivery, and employer-facing services.
• IAL Innovazione Apprendimento Lavoro Veneto: IAL Veneto is a regional vocational training and employment services provider in the same Veneto market as Job Centre, delivering accredited government-funded training and active labor market programs. It is a direct competitor for the same regional accreditations and funding streams.

Regional players

• Consorzio Veneto Insieme: Consorzio Veneto Insieme is a cooperative network delivering accredited training and employment services in Veneto, including programs for disabled workers and disadvantaged job seekers. It is a regional competitor to Job Centre's Voucher Rafforzato and inclusive employment offerings.
• Engim Veneto: Engim is a Veneto-based nonprofit training and employment services organization accredited by the region, serving disadvantaged youth and adults with vocational training and placement. It is comparable to Job Centre as a regional workforce development and inclusive employment peer.

Emerging players

• Fondazione ITS Academy Veneto: Fondazione ITS Academy Veneto is a regional higher technical education provider focused on job-oriented post-diploma training. It overlaps with Job Centre on workforce development and employer-aligned training, though it targets higher-skilled youth pathways.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/jobcentreit
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jobcentresrl

Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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