Engim Veneto

What Engim Veneto does

Fondazione ENGIM Veneto ETS is a non-profit vocational training foundation operating across the Veneto region of Italy, headquartered in Vicenza under the national Fondazione ENGIM umbrella. The organization delivers free professional training across 12 training locations and 7 accredited Job Centers (Sportelli Lavoro), serving three primary segments: youth aged 14–18 seeking alternatives to traditional high school, adults and unemployed workers needing career transition support, and companies sourcing skilled labor. In 2023 it trained 3,641 students across 228 courses, with documented employment rates of 66% at one year and 74% at two years post-qualification.

The core product is vocational training across diverse sectors (mechanics, electrical, hospitality, beauty, restoration, graphics, food processing, tourism) delivered through a dual-education system combining classroom instruction with partner-company apprenticeships. The organization differentiates through three proprietary methodologies: Skillati per la Vita (life skills integration), Sistema Duale (3 days school + 2 days workplace), and the Ar-TE method at the Venice campus. Supporting services include accredited labor market services (SAL), the Voucher Rafforzato program for disabled persons employment inclusion, the Sanga Bar social enterprise, and specialized programs such as the Scuola di Restauro (30+ years in cultural heritage restoration) and the NOI prison rehabilitation program.

The business model is almost entirely publicly funded: Regione Veneto provides accreditation and recurring contracts for training and employment services, with additional income from the Voucher Rafforzato program (€3.50/hour for in-person disability training). All courses are free to students. The organization operates as part of a network of 1,800+ partner companies that provide internships and apprenticeships, creating a self-reinforcing employment pipeline. Governance is mission-driven under the Catholic foundation inspired by San Leonardo Murialdo, with the motto 'ne perdantur' (let none be lost) emphasizing inclusion for vulnerable populations.

Name

Engim Veneto

Legal name

Fondazione ENGIM Veneto ETS

Website

https://veneto.engim.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Fondazione ENGIM Veneto ETS is a non-profit vocational training foundation operating 12 training sites and 7 accredited Job Centers across Veneto, Italy, delivering free professional training to youth, adults, and job seekers through a dual-education model with 1,800+ partner companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Education Access & EdTech for Equity (Low-cost Learning, Skills Platforms) (BPAGALAH)

Keywords

• Vocational training services
• Professional education programs
• Employment placement services
• Dual education system
• Social inclusion training

Headquarters

HQ city

Vicenza

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Public Funding and Government Contracts: ENGIM Veneto operates as a publicly funded vocational training organization receiving funding from Regione Veneto for professional training courses, employment services, and special projects including vocational rehabilitation for disabled persons.
2. Voucher Rafforzato Services: Government-funded employment inclusion services for disabled persons, providing training accompaniment and workplace integration support funded through regional programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Engim Veneto is a non-profit vocational training foundation that delivers professional education courses across multiple sectors (mechanics, electrical, hospitality, tourism, beauty, graphic design, agriculture, food production, and cultural heritage restoration) at 12 training locations in the Veneto region of Italy. It operates a dual education system combining classroom instruction with workplace training at 1800+ partner companies, and provides accredited labor market services including job placement, career counseling, and employment inclusion programs for vulnerable populations.

Product overview

Engim Veneto is a vocational training foundation operating 12 training locations across the Veneto region of Italy, offering a comprehensive portfolio of professional education programs. The core offering consists of vocational training courses across diverse sectors (mechanics, electrical, hospitality, tourism, beauty services, graphic design, agriculture, food production) delivered through a dual-system approach combining classroom instruction with practical company-based training. Supporting services include accredited Labor Services (SAL) providing job orientation, placement support, and active labor policies; specialized programs like the Restoration School with over 30 years of heritage conservation expertise; the Voucher Rafforzato program for disability employment inclusion; and the innovative Sanga Bar social enterprise for youth with disabilities. The portfolio is unified by the Skillati per la Vita methodology for transversal skill development, all delivered within a quality management framework certified to ISO 9001:2015 standards.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sanga Bar: Training business (bistrot) at ENGIM Thiene focused on social inclusion, employing young people aged 18-25 with cognitive fragilities. Featured on Rai News as a model inclusive enterprise.

Products and services

• Corsi di Formazione Professionale (Vocational Training Courses) Vocational training courses across multiple sectors including mechanics, electrical, hospitality, tourism, beauty services, graphic design, agriculture, and food production, offered at 12 training locations throughout the Veneto region. Free for students, funded by Regione Veneto.
• Servizi al Lavoro (SAL) Accredited labor market services providing job orientation, placement support, internships, and active labor policies across multiple locations in the Veneto region including Vicenza, Thiene, Verona, Padova, Mirano, Venezia, Treviso, and Oderzo. ISO 9001:2015 certified.
• Sistema Duale - Alternanza Scuola Lavoro Dual learning system combining classroom instruction with practical workplace training, where students spend 2-3 days in school and 2 days in partner companies to gain real-world professional experience.
• Voucher Rafforzato Intensive voucher program for employment inclusion of people with disabilities, providing specialized evaluation, targeted training, paid internships, and ongoing support for both workers and companies under Legge 68/99. Funded at 3.50 euros per hour of in-person training.
• Sanga Bar - Bistrot dell'Inclusione Social enterprise bistrot at the Thiene location where young people aged 18-25 with cognitive disabilities work, promoting social inclusion through work experience and facilitating the transition from school to employment.
• Orientamento scolastico e professionale School and career orientation services including Open Days, spring orientation programs, and individual counseling to help students choose appropriate educational paths aligned with their talents.
• Scuola di Restauro ENGIM Vicenza Over 30 years of specialized restoration training for artworks and cultural heritage, offering programs that lead to certification as Cultural Heritage Technician with sectoral competencies in decorated elements of historical architecture, conducted in collaboration with Confindustria Vicenza and Ipab.

Quantifiable outcome

• 74% employment rate at 2 years after professional diploma
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RubellicoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Rubelli, a prestigious textile company, is partner for the Scuole Serenissima project creating 18th century Venetian clothing with ENGIM Treviso fashion students. The CEO Nicolò Favaretto Rubelli expressed enthusiasm for the collaboration, and students will produce historical garments for display at the Veneto Regional Council.
• Confindustria VicenzacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Confindustria Vicenza supports the cultural heritage restoration project at ENGIM Restauro school, providing access to their collection of paintings and frames for student restoration training. The project is approved by the local Superintendent for Cultural Heritage.
• Ipab VicenzaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Ipab Vicenza contributes its collection of valuable paintings and frames to the ENGIM Restauro school for practical restoration training, supporting the preservation of local cultural heritage.
• TESLAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024TESLA visited ENGIM Verona Chievo to share insights on sustainable mobility innovation and future technology trends with students, inspiring innovation and creativity in vocational training.
• Regione Veneto Employment ProgramscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerENGIM operates as accredited provider for Regione Veneto employment services including GOL (Garanzia Occupabilità Lavoratori), Garanzia Giovani for under-30s, and Voucher Rafforzato for disabled persons integration.
• 1800+ Local Companies NetworkcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOver 1800 companies and institutions across Veneto collaborate with ENGIM for internship programs, apprenticeships, and recruitment of trained graduates, providing practical workplace experience for students.
• NOI Project Partners NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe NOI project (Nuova Occupabilità e Inclusione) involves partnership with Casa Circondariale di Vicenza, Fondazione ESODO, Caritas Diocesana, Consorzio Prisma, Cooperativa Sociale Gabbiano 2.0, Centro per l'Impiego di Vicenza, and Veneto Lavoro for inmate vocational rehabilitation.
• Scuole Serenissima Cross-border PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject involves partnership with Istituto Tecnico Marinelli Fonte Venezia, Scuola Media Superiore Italiana di Rovigno, Scuola Media Superiore Italiana Dante Alighieri di Pola, Unione Italiana, and various cultural institutions for transborder cultural heritage education.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Confartigianato Formazione Veneto: Training arm of the Confartigianato artisans' association in Veneto, focused on artisan trades and small business workforce development. Comparable in sector mix (mechanics, restoration, beauty, food production) and SME-employer network.
• IAL CISL: One of Italy's largest vocational training providers, affiliated with the CISL union. Comparable multi-sector training portfolio, regional training centers, and employment services across regions including Veneto.
• ECIPA: Catholic-inspired vocational training network active across Italy, offering multi-sector professional courses and employment services. Directly comparable to ENGIM Veneto in mission, target audience, and dual-education mix.
• Fondazione ITS Veneto: Network of Higher Technical Institutes (ITS) in Veneto offering post-secondary technical specializations. Comparable in mission, public funding model, and employer integration, though at a higher skill tier than traditional IeFP courses.
• CNA Formazione Veneto: Training arm of the CNA artisans' confederation in Veneto, providing vocational courses and apprenticeship management. Comparable in target segments (youth + adults), dual education model, and integration with local SMEs.

Broad incumbents

• Manpower Italia: Global workforce solutions firm with extensive Italian operations in staffing, training, and career guidance. Comparable in employment services and training offerings, but with broader geographic reach and a different commercial model.
• Gi Group: Italy's largest staffing and workforce solutions firm with a dedicated training division. Comparable in employment services, but as a multi-country incumbent with much broader scale and a for-profit business model.
• Adecco Italia: Major Italian workforce solutions provider with staffing and training/personal development services. Comparable in employment-service and training offerings, but operates at substantially greater scale and as a for-profit commercial entity.
• Umana: Major Italian staffing and training group with nationwide reach. Comparable in employment services and training offerings, but operates as a for-profit with broader geographic and sector coverage than ENGIM Veneto.

Regional players

• ForAl: Veneto-based vocational training consortium serving youth and adults with multi-sector professional courses. Closest direct regional competitor operating in the same geography with comparable offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/scuolecreative
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@engimveneto
• Facebookfacebook.com/ENGIMVeneto
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/engim-veneto

Compliance2 records

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Profiles6 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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