CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte Association

What CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte Association does

CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte Association is a non-profit Salesian vocational training association headquartered in Turin, Italy, operating 13 accredited Professional Training Centers (CFPs) distributed across Piedmont's main provinces. Founded on Don Bosco's 19th-century educational tradition and traceable in its modern organizational form to 1978, the association is part of the national CNOS-FAP Federation, which spans 58 centers across Italy. The association delivers vocational qualification courses in industrial mechanics, electrical/electronics, automotive, bodywork, plumbing/heating, graphic design, hospitality, personal services, and other technical fields, alongside professional apprenticeships (Apprendistato Professionalizzante), orientation services, and employment-matching services.

The business model is predominantly publicly funded: Regione Piemonte accreditation (certificates 013/001, 406/001, and 0017/F2) authorizes the delivery of training, orientation, and supply-demand matching services, with co-financing from POR FSE 2014/2020 and PR FSE+ 2021-2027, plus Fondo per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione (FSC) for sectoral academies. All training, orientation, and employment services are provided free of charge to end users; only the professionalizing modules of company-funded apprenticeships generate direct enterprise payments. Specialized programs include Green Is Now (sustainability competencies aligned with GreenComp and Agenda 2030), PERCORSI #possibile (inclusive school-to-work paths for students with disabilities, 571 active pathways across 71 schools), Obiettivo Orientamento Piemonte (regional orientation), Skills in Motion and Erasmus+ (transnational mobility in Spain, France, Slovenia), and the Academy di Filiera del Piemonte (sectoral workforce academies in mobility and textile/fashion/green jobs). The association holds ISO 9001:2015 certification (Kiwa Cermet Italia) for training, orientation, and employment services, and operates under Model 231 rev. 3 (October 2021) per Legislative Decree 231/2001. Customer segments span youth in compulsory education (14-18), apprentices (18-29), unemployed adults, students with disabilities, migrants, and Piedmont enterprises served via Academy di Filiera and apprenticeship placements.

Name

CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte Association

Legal name

Associazione CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte

Website

https://cnosfap.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1853

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte Association operates 13 Salesian vocational training centers across Piedmont, Italy, delivering publicly funded professional qualification, apprenticeship, orientation, and employment services to youth, adults, and enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education & Training Providers (EDABALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Construction & Trades Licensure (Contractor, Electrician, Plumber, HVAC CE) (EDAAALAH), Project, Process & Quality Certification Prep (PMP, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, ITIL) (EDANAIAE), Mentorship & Coaching (Career, Academic, Industry-Specific) (EDAMAKAA)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Professional apprenticeship programs
• Career orientation services
• Job placement services
• Adult education training

Headquarters

HQ city

Turin

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding - Regional Government: Primary funding from Regione Piemonte for accredited training services including professional training (certification no. 013/001), orientation services (certification no. 406/001), and employment matching activities (no. 0017/F2)
2. European Structural Funds (POR FSE): Co-financed by POR FSE 2014/2020 for training system recovery from Coronavirus emergency. Additional funding from PR FSE+ 2021-2027 for Skills in Motion transnational mobility project
3. Fondo per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione (FSC): Funding for Academy di Filiera sectoral training programs aimed at strengthening human capital competitiveness and upskilling/reskilling of workers
4. Company-funded Apprenticeship Training: Professionalizing training funded by companies as per national collective bargaining agreements, including Individual Training Plans (PFI), company tutor support, and professionalizing modules

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte delivers publicly funded vocational education and training across 13 accredited Professional Training Centers in Piedmont, offering multi-year qualification and diploma courses in sectors such as industrial mechanics, electrical/electronics, automotive, plumbing/heating, catering, graphics, and personal services. The organization complements its core courses with professional apprenticeship programs, orientation and career guidance services, job placement (Servizi al Lavoro), skills certification (IVC Plus), and themed initiatives such as Green Is Now, Academy di Filiera del Piemonte, PERCORSI #possibile, Obiettivo Orientamento Piemonte, and Erasmus+/Skills in Motion international mobility.

Product overview

CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte Association is a Salesian vocational training institution operating 13 Professional Training Centers (CFPs) across Piedmont, Italy. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio of educational and employment services centered on its core Professional Training Courses program, which provides qualification and diploma-level vocational education across industrial, artisanal, and service sectors. Supporting this core offering are specialized programs including the Apprendistato Professionalizzante (professional apprenticeship), Orientation Services, and Job Services. The portfolio extends to thematic initiatives such as Green Is Now (sustainability-focused training aligned with GreenComp), the Academy di Filiera del Piemonte (supply chain academies for upskilling/reskilling), PERCORSI #possibile (inclusive school-to-work paths for students with disabilities), Obiettivo Orientamento Piemonte (regional career orientation), Skills in Motion and Erasmus+ (international mobility), and IVC Plus (skills certification). The organization is part of the national CNOS-FAP Federation inspired by Don Bosco's educational tradition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Green Is Now: A sustainability education project promoting green competencies and environmental awareness among students in Salesian professional training centers in Piedmont, aligned with the 2030 Agenda and European GreenComp framework
• Academy di Filiera
• PERCORSI #possibile
• Obiettivo Orientamento Piemonte
• Skills in Motion

Products and services

• Professional Training Courses (Corsi di Formazione Professionale) Vocational training programs for young people in compulsory education and short qualification courses for unemployed adults and those seeking skill updates. Covers sectors including industrial mechanics, electrical/electronics, automotive, plumbing/heating, personal services, catering, graphic design, logistics, ICT, agriculture, and agribusiness. Delivered at 13 Professional Training Centers across Piedmont.
• Apprendistato Professionalizzante (Professional Apprenticeship) Professional apprenticeship contract program combining work and training, enabling young people aged 18-29 (or 17 with prior qualification) to acquire professional qualifications through on-the-job learning and CFP-based instruction. Operates in partnership with Regione Piemonte's public notice system; companies select CNOS-FAP as operator B6 via the Sistema Piemonte portal.
• Job Services (Servizi al Lavoro) Employment support services including career guidance counseling, job placement assistance, and supply-demand matching. Supports job seekers with career advisors and offers recruitment and placement services to companies.
• Orientation Services Orientation activities including orientation information, training, career guidance counseling, and accompaniment to educational success. Aimed at anyone needing to decide study paths or update professional skills.
• IVC Plus (Identificazione, Validazione e Certificazione) Skills identification, validation, and certification service for adults who have interrupted studies, lack professional qualifications, are unemployed, or want to improve their employment position. Provides free individual pathways leading to public certifications for the job market.
• Green Is Now Sustainability-focused educational project integrating green competencies (GreenComp framework) into Salesian vocational training. Involves students from all 13 CNOS-FAP centers in Piedmont working on real-world sustainability projects aligned with Agenda 2030. Participants receive Open Badges for Green Skills acquired.
• Academy di Filiera del Piemonte Supply chain academies offering customized training pathways to companies for developing strategic competencies in key economic sectors. Includes Academy for integrated sustainable mobility (CNOS-FAP as lead agency) and Academy for Textile/Clothing/Fashion/Green Jobs (accredited partner). Funded by Fondo per lo Sviluppo e la Coesione (FSC).
• PERCORSI #possibile School-to-work paths project for students with disabilities, promoting inclusive PCTO (Paths for Cross-Cultural and Work-Oriented Education) personalized for students with disabilities. Coordinated by Cooperativa O.R.So. with regional partners including CNOS-FAP, ENAIP, ENGIM, and others.
• Obiettivo Orientamento Piemonte Regional orientation services project supporting young people aged 8-24 and their families in making informed decisions about educational and career paths. CNOS-FAP serves as lead agency for partnerships in Cuneo and Biella areas, with presence also in Alessandria, Novara, Turin, and Vercelli.
• Skills in Motion Transnational mobility project for young people aged 18-35 offering internship experiences abroad (Spain, France, Slovenia) to strengthen professional skills, autonomy, and employability. Part of PR FSE+ 2021–2027 and PMT 2025–28 Notice. Duration: 60 days.
• Erasmus+ International Projects International mobility and project initiatives developed in partnership with Italian and European institutions, embracing St. John Bosco's educational system and methodologies. Includes DICAP Project and various transnational training opportunities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 70% of Alessandria CFP graduates find suitable employment
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• FoncoopcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 April 2026Foncoop and CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte co-promote transnational training opportunities and Avviso 68 Speciale SkillRoute funding programs for businesses and training institutions in Piedmont.
• Green PeaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGreen Is Now sustainability project partner contributing workshop activities, testimonials, and evaluation support for student sustainability projects.
• ITS (Istituto Tecnico Superiore)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Green Is Now sustainability initiative, providing technical expertise and industry connections for green skills development.
• SAA (Scuola di Amministrazione Aziendale)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in Green Is Now project, contributing business administration expertise and evaluation support.
• Università di PollenzominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner in Green Is Now sustainability initiative, providing academic expertise in sustainable development.
• Links FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch and innovation foundation partner in Green Is Now project, providing data analysis and technical supervision.
• Regione PiemontecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary public funding and accreditation body. CNOS-FAP is an accredited training agency and implements regional programs including PERCORSI #possibile and Obiettivo Orientamento Piemonte.
• Cooperativa O.R.So.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCoordinator of PERCORSI #possibile project (school-to-work pathways for students with disabilities), working with CNOS-FAP and other regional training providers.
• CIOFS-FP Piemonte ETSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership network member for PERCORSI #possibile inclusive education project in Piedmont.
• ENAIP Piemonte ETSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership network member for PERCORSI #possibile inclusive education project.
• ENGIM Piemonte ETSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership network member for PERCORSI #possibile inclusive education project.
• Fondazione Casa di Carità Arti e MestieriminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership network member for PERCORSI #possibile inclusive education project.
• Consorzio Filo da TessereminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPartnership network member for PERCORSI #possibile inclusive education project.
• CNOS-FAP National FederationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational federation providing unified educational program, quality guidelines, and Charter of Values. Headquarters in Rome (Via Appia Antica, 78).

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Federazione Italiana CNOS-FAP: National federation and parent organization of CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte. Operates 58 training centers nationwide and provides unified educational programs, quality standards, and governance oversight for the regional association.
• ENGIM Piemonte ETS: ENGIM is a direct peer and named partner of CNOS-FAP in the PERCORSI #possibile project. Both deliver IeFP vocational training across Piedmont with accredita-tion from Regione Piemonte and compete for the same public training contracts.
• CIOFS-FP Piemonte ETS: CIOFS-FP is a Salesian-affiliated vocational training provider and named partner of CNOS-FAP in PERCORSI #possibile. Like CNOS-FAP, it draws on a religious educational tradition and operates accredited training centers in Piedmont competing for similar IeFP and apprenticeship contracts.
• ENAIP Piemonte ETS: ENAIP is a direct regional peer and named partner of CNOS-FAP in the PERCORSI #possibile project. Both are accredited vocational training providers in Piedmont operating competing publicly-funded training programs for youth and adults.
• Fondazione Casa di Carità Arti e Mestieri: Partner of CNOS-FAP in PERCORSI #possibile, this is a Turin-based foundation providing vocational training and social inclusion programs. Directly competes with CNOS-FAP for inclusive education and apprenticeship contracts in Piedmont.

Regional players

• Cooperativa O.R.So. O.R.So. is the coordinator of the PERCORSI #possibile project in which CNOS-FAP participates. Operates in the disability and social inclusion space in Piedmont and is a working partner rather than a direct competitor.
• Consorzio Filo da Tessere: Regional consortium and named partner of CNOS-FAP in PERCORSI #possibile. Provides complementary inclusive education and social services in Piedmont, competing on overlapping disability-focused employment pathway contracts.

Emerging players

• Fondazione ITS per la Mobilità Sostenibile: ITS focused on sustainable mobility in Piedmont, operating as a higher-tier complement to CNOS-FAP's core automotive and mechanics training programs. Relevant peer for tracking the upskilling value chain that CNOS-FAP feeds into.

Broad incumbents

• ITS (Istituto Tecnico Superiore) Piemonte: ITS is a higher-tier technical institute network in Piedmont. While CNOS-FAP focuses on IeFP (secondary level), ITS offers post-secondary technical education and is a named partner in the Green Is Now sustainability initiative. Adjacent rather than direct competition.
• ENAIP Nazionale: ENAIP is the national federation of CGIL-affiliated training providers. Operates across Italy with a much broader geographic footprint than CNOS-FAP Regione Piemonte, providing an umbrella benchmark for scale and program reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries13 records

Funding overview

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