CCS - Consorzio Cooperative Sociali

What CCS - Consorzio Cooperative Sociali does

CCS - Consorzio Cooperative Sociali is a consortium of social cooperatives founded in 1995 and headquartered in Selvazzano Dentro (Padova), operating across the Veneto region of Italy. The consortium coordinates eight member cooperatives (MEA, L'Iride, Emmanuel, AgriMea, Riesco, SOBON, Spazioelle, Provate) that collectively deliver disability inclusion services covering six life dimensions: living, working, caring, learning, leisure, and mobility. Its core service platform, Habile, provides Law 68/99 compliance consulting, job coaching, digitized monitoring of workplace integration pathways, candidate search and selection, and funded vocational training. CSS serves three primary segments: people with disabilities (vocational training, job placement, sheltered employment, life skills), enterprises obligated by Italian Law 68/99 to hire people with disabilities (compliance consulting, job coaching, internship facilitation), and public institutions (municipalities, ULSS, ATS) implementing regional social and labor policies.

The business model is primarily publicly funded through three channels: (1) regional training and labor services programs accredited by Regione Veneto (Training Code A0065, Labor Services Code L034), including GOL (Garanzia di Occupabilità Lavoratori), Voucher Rafforzato, Disability Job Coaching (72 hours subsidized per beneficiary), and FSE/FESR-funded projects (L.E.G.O., FARO, RATIO, SI.FA., First 1000 Days); (2) commercial revenue from social enterprises operated by member cooperatives, notably Riesco's B2B catering (4,000 meals/day to Veneto companies with 50 disabled workers) and SOBON's organic bakery retail and e-commerce; and (3) consulting and project management derived from consortium leadership of multi-stakeholder regional programs. Beneficiary-facing services are free or subsidized under public programs; enterprises receive partially subsidized compliance consulting; social enterprise products are sold at market prices. Distribution is via direct territorial offices (Selvazzano Dentro, Saccolongo, Cavarzere), partner networks with municipalities and ULSS, and digital channels (webinars, the Altamiraweb job platform, and the reteccs.org website). The go-to-market motion is event-driven (regional programs, public tenders, community events) and community-led (through the cooperative network and territorial partnerships).

Name

CCS - Consorzio Cooperative Sociali

Legal name

C.C.S. CONSORZIO COOPERATIVE SOCIALI

Website

https://reteccs.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

CCS - Consorzio Cooperative Sociali is a Veneto-based consortium of eight social cooperatives that delivers disability inclusion services and employment support through its Habile platform, serving people with disabilities, enterprises obligated under Italian Law 68/99, and public institutions via publicly funded regional programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Services (Disability Inclusion and Vocational Rehabilitation)

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability Facilities (62321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG), Specialized Assisted Living for Developmental/Intellectual Disabilities (Adult) (HLADABAJ), Special Education, Disability Support & Inclusive Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAH)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion services
• Vocational training programs
• Social cooperative consortium
• Disability employment coaching
• Sheltered employment services

Headquarters

HQ city

Selvazzano Dentro

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Regional Training and Labor Services Funding: CCS operates as an entity accredited by the Veneto Region for Training (Code A0065) and Labor Services (Code L034). Revenue is generated through publicly funded regional programs including GOL (Garanzia di Occupabilità Lavoratori), Voucher Rafforzato for people with disabilities, and other active labor policy initiatives funded by FSE (Fondo Sociale Europeo) and FESR (Fondo Europeo di Sviluppo Regionale).
2. Social Catering and Food Production: Through member cooperative Riesco, CCS generates revenue from daily meal distribution (4,000 meals per day for Veneto companies), creating work inclusion for people with disabilities. SOBON bakery also generates revenue through retail and e-commerce sales of organic bread, with social mission of employing people with disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

CCS operates as a consortium of social cooperatives delivering disability inclusion services across six life dimensions through its Habile platform, including Law 68/99 compliance consulting, job coaching, vocational training, digitized pathway monitoring, and sheltered employment pathways. Services are delivered via accredited regional training and labor programs (GOL, Voucher Rafforzato, Diversity Job Coaching Finanziato) and member cooperatives including Riesco (social catering) and SOBON (organic bakery) that create work for people with disabilities.

Product overview

CCS - Consorzio Cooperative Sociali is a consortium of social cooperatives operating primarily in the Veneto region (Padua, Vicenza, and Venice territories), focused on quality of life and inclusion for people with disabilities. The organization operates through a core service platform called Habile, which provides comprehensive disability inclusion services including consulting on Law 68/99, job coaching, digitized monitoring, and funded training. Supporting programs include GOL (Employment Guarantee), Voucher Rafforzato (enhanced vouchers), and Diversity Job Coaching Finanziato (72-hour subsidized coaching). Project-based services include SI.FA. for family inclusion systems, L.E.G.O. for occupational generativity in Polesine, [email protected] for women's empowerment, and Primi 1000 giorni for parenting support. The consortium includes member cooperatives such as Riesco (catering), SOBON (organic bakery with e-commerce), L'Iride, Emmanuel, and MEA. The consortium is accredited by Veneto Region for both training and employment services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Habile: Platform providing services for work integration of persons with disabilities, job coaching, training, and consulting on Law 68/99
• SOBON
• Riesco

Products and services

• Habile Platform Comprehensive service platform supporting companies in creating inclusive workplaces for people with disabilities, providing consulting on Law 68/99 obligations, job coaching, search & selection, monitoring via web app, equivalent commissions under Article 14, and funded training.
• GOL - Garanzia di Occupabilità Lavoratori Public regional employment program providing skills training, job search assistance, and re-employment pathways for unemployed persons across Veneto, including vulnerable groups such as social benefit recipients, youth, women, over-55 workers, and people with disabilities.
• Voucher Rafforzato Enhanced regional voucher measure providing individualized training, job coaching, and placement services for people with disabilities unemployed and registered in provincial lists under Law 68/99 in Veneto.
• Diversity Job Coaching Finanziato Subsidized disability job coaching service recognized by Veneto Region, providing up to 72 hours of qualified support per beneficiary for accompaniment in employment activation and during ongoing employment.
• Primi 1000 giorni Parenting support project funded by Veneto Region, providing family coaching, networking, consultations, and parental guidance during the first 1,000 days of children's lives, including experimental models for interception and take-in-charge of vulnerable families.
• SI.FA. - Sistemi Inclusivi per le Famiglie Inclusive systems project for families implementing multi-institutional networks and multidisciplinary teams to prevent social exclusion of vulnerable and multiproblematic families across ATS VEN 16 (Padova).
• L.E.G.O. - Lavoro e Generatività Occupazionale nel Polesine Work and Occupational Generativity project in Polesine (Rovigo) providing integrated active labor policy interventions, training, experiential workshops, and internships for disadvantaged persons, led by CCS as capofila with a 40+ partner network.
• [email protected] Employment and empowerment pathway program for women, providing active job search consulting, digital citizenship training, and reintegration into the labor market, funded by Veneto Region.
• Riesco Social Catering B2B social catering service distributing 4,000 meals daily to companies across Veneto, creating work and social inclusion for approximately 50 people with disabilities through food production and distribution.
• SOBON Organic Bakery First organic bakery in Padua, operating as a social enterprise spin-off of Riesco, producing and selling organic bread through physical stores (Piazza dei Frutti, via Longhin), supermarket distribution, and an e-commerce platform serving customers across Europe.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34% of Riesco employees are people with disabilities (approximately 30 individuals)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• First 1000 Days Regional PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 October 2025CCS serves as capofila in the 'First 1000 Days' project (DGR 115/2024) across three ATS territories (ATS 05 Arzignano, ATS 06 Vicenza, ATS 16 Padova), partnering with municipalities, Azienda ULSS, public and private childcare services, and third-sector entities for parental support and early childhood development.
• SI.FA. Partnership NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 7 October 2023CCS leads the SI.FA. (Sistemi inclusivi per le Famiglie) project under FSE+ 2021-2027, Priority 3 'Inclusion Sociale', DGR 69/2023, targeting ATS VEN 16 (Padova) families with complex needs. Partners include SINODÉ, Comune di Padova, Comune di Albignasego, and multiple third-sector organizations.
• POR FESR Consulting PartnersminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting Partner · 5 November 2021CCS received EUR 5,640 co-funding under POR FESR Veneto 2014-2020, Action 1.1.2 for specialized consulting on communication process redesign and innovation.
• L.E.G.O. Partnership NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 June 2021CCS leads the L.E.G.O. (Lavoro e Generatività Occupazionale nel Polesine) project as capofila, in partnership with ACLI, ARCI, ASSERCOOP, ATTIVAMENTE, CGIL, CISL, CLESIUS, Comune di Adria, Comune di Lendinara, Comune di Rovigo, CONFCOOPERATIVE, COVESI, Don Sandro Dordi, EBV Veneto, ECIPA, E-CONS, Emmanuel, ENAIP, GEGIO, INAIL, JOB CENTRE, Manpower, Manpower Talent Solution, Porto Alegre, Riesco, ROEH, Rosa, Rugby Rovigo Delta SSD, SINODÈ, Spazio Elle, Titoli Minori, Triveneta, UISP, ULSS 5 Polesana, Umana Forma, Umana, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, ZICO. Project code 1305-0001-73-2021, funded by Fondo di Sviluppo e Coesione.
• FARO Project PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2020CCS leads the FARO project (Fare Rete di Opportunità Formative per gli Ambiti Territoriali Sociali di Adria), DGR 865/20, targeting social welfare strengthening across Adria ATS territory. Partners include SINODÉ for welfare expertise, CLESIUS for poverty policy analysis, and regional institutions.
• RATIO Project PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 November 2020CCS leads the RATIO project (Rete di formazione dell'Ambito Territoriale sociale ex Ulss 18 per l'Inclusione e Occupabilità), DGR 865/20, targeting social welfare strengthening in Lendinara ATS territory. Partners include SINODÉ, CLESIUS, Università Ca' Foscari Venezia, and regional social work institutions.
• Regione VenetocoreOthers · 25 November 2020Regione Veneto is the primary public funding and policy partner, providing accreditation and financing through FSE, FESR, and regional programs for training, labor services, and social inclusion initiatives across multiple ATS territories.
• H.O.W. / N-H.O.W. Project PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 December 2018CCS promotes the H.O.W. (Hability Orientation Work) and N-H.O.W. (Network for Hability Orientation Work) projects, funded by the Regional Fund for Disabled Employment (FRD), targeting disability employment in Rovigo province. Partners include training entities, CPI, ULSS 5, municipalities, and enterprises.
• Veneto LavorocoreOthersVeneto Lavoro is the regional employment agency partner providing internship bursary reimbursements and coordination of active labor policies, including disability placement programs.
• ConfcooperativecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorConfcooperative is the cooperative confederation that includes CCS and its member cooperatives, providing representation, coordination, and joint project development for social cooperatives in the Veneto region.
• SINODÉcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSINODÉ is a research and consultancy organization specializing in welfare systems, social policy, and active labor policies. They participate in multiple CCS-led regional projects (RATIO, FARO, SI.FA.) as technical and research partners.
• ULSS 5 PolesanacoreOthersULSS 5 Polesana is the local health authority in the Rovigo province, partnering with CCS on disability inclusion and social welfare programs in the Polesine territory.
• CLESIUSminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCLESIUS is a research organization providing expertise on anti-poverty policies, social welfare, and labor market policies, participating in CCS-led regional welfare projects.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights8 records

Broad incumbents

• Legacoopsociali: Italian association of social cooperatives within Legacoop, providing policy advocacy and coordination. Comparable as a peer consortium-level organization supporting disability inclusion and social enterprise development.
• Confcooperative Federsolidarietà: Italian cooperative confederation representing social cooperatives including CCS. Comparable as the umbrella organization providing representation, coordination, and joint project development for social cooperatives in Italy.

Direct peers

• Coopselios: Major Italian social cooperative operating in social and healthcare services including disability support, elderly care, and educational services. Comparable for its cooperative model delivering accredited training and social inclusion programs across Italian regions.
• AIAS (Associazione Italiana Assistenza Spastici): Italian non-profit providing rehabilitation, social inclusion, and employment services for people with disabilities. Comparable for its long-standing focus on disability services, including vocational training and supported employment programs.
• ANFFAS (Associazione Nazionale Famiglie di Persone con Disabilità Intellettiva e Relazionale): Italian national association of families of people with intellectual and relational disabilities, providing social, educational, and employment services. Comparable for disability services delivery and family-inclusive support models.
• Codess Sociale: Italian social cooperative consortium providing disability employment, vocational training, and social services across multiple regions. Directly comparable as a multi-cooperative network delivering Law 68/99 compliance support and inclusive employment pathways.
• Gruppo Cooperativo CGM: Network of Italian social cooperatives aggregating service delivery, training, and work integration programs. Directly comparable as a consortium model coordinating member cooperatives on disability inclusion and active labor policies.
• Solco Cooperazione Sociale: Italian consortium of social cooperatives providing personal services, disability inclusion, and work integration. Comparable for the multi-cooperative network structure delivering accredited social and labor services under public funding.

Emerging players

• Fondazione Adecco per le Pari Opportunità: Foundation focused on disability employment and labor market inclusion in Italy, partnered with staffing services. Comparable as an emerging player driving disability inclusion via employer partnerships and policy advocacy.
• Twork (formerly Diversified Work Opportunities): European platform for disability employment and inclusion supporting companies with disability hiring and workplace accommodation. Comparable as an emerging tech-enabled service provider in the disability employment space.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/habpadova
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ccspadova
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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