What Oficina Impresa Sociale S.r.l. does

Oficina Impresa Sociale S.r.l. is an Italian social enterprise (S.r.l. form) headquartered at Via Scipione dal Ferro 4 in Bologna, delivering vocational training and employment services within the regional Istruzione e Formazione Professionale (IeFP) system. Its core offerings comprise accredited IeFP courses for youth aged 15-18 leading to EQF level III qualifications (and EQF IV diploma professionale for continuazione studies) in electrical, thermo-hydraulic, mechanical, sales, and tourism tracks; adult-facing training under the publicly funded Programma GOL and FSE+ pathways; the SRFC skills formalization and certification service; and Servizi per le Imprese covering internship intermediation, HR training, and workforce consulting for businesses. The company is part of the ENAIP Emilia-Romagna network and operates under ACLI values, providing it with institutional relationships, EU project access, and operational support at local, national, and European levels.

The business model is structurally dependent on publicly funded streams. Primary revenue flows from FSE+ 2021-2027, the PNRR-funded GOL program, and Regione Emilia-Romagna co-financed operations, with secondary income from customized corporate training engagements. All participant-facing training is delivered free of charge to end users because courses are publicly financed. Operationally, the company runs from a 1,500 sqm facility within the Villaggio del Fanciullo complex featuring 100 teaching stations, library, auditorium, sports facilities, and cafeteria; it delivers approximately 14,500 training hours and 9,500 guidance hours annually, and activates roughly 10 internships per reporting year. Certifications include ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) and D.Lgs. 231/2001 compliance framework.

Commercially, Oficina operates a hybrid sales-led GTM: B2C outreach to youth and adult job seekers via website, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn plus referrals from Centro per l'Impiego employment centers; and B2B outreach to companies seeking workforce development and internship hosts through a dedicated business services team. The organization reports no proprietary AI/ML, digital platform, or technology product, positioning its offering on in-person accredited training, instructor-led delivery, and institutional network reach within a single geography (Emilia-Romagna).

Name

Oficina Impresa Sociale S.r.l.

Legal name

Oficina Impresa Sociale S.r.l.

Website

https://oficina.bologna.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Oficina Impresa Sociale S.r.l. is a Bologna-based Italian social enterprise delivering accredited IeFP vocational training (EQF III/IV), adult reskilling, and employment services. It serves youth, adult job seekers, and businesses primarily through EU and Emilia-Romagna public funding within the ENAIP network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Training and Employment Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adult Learner Support Services (Advising, Case Management, Wraparound Supports) (EDAAABAJ), Integrated Education & Training (IET) / Contextualized ABE (Workforce-Linked) (EDAAAAAK)

Keywords

• Vocational training
• Professional education
• Employment services
• Workforce development
• Career guidance

Headquarters

HQ city

Bologna

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Public Funding - European Funds: Primary revenue from EU and regional public funding including FSE+ 2021-2027, PNRR GOL program, and regional employment funds. All training courses are free for participants as they are publicly funded.
2. Corporate Training Services: Customized training and HR development services for businesses, including funded training programs managed on behalf of companies.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Oficina Impresa Sociale S.r.l. is a Bologna-based social enterprise that delivers vocational training courses and employment services. It runs IeFP programs for youth aged 15-18 leading to EQF Level III and IV qualifications, adult upskilling and job placement programs, and corporate HR training and internship coordination services for partner businesses. All training is publicly funded through EU and Regione Emilia-Romagna programs.

Product overview

Oficina Impresa Sociale S.r.l. is a non-profit vocational training and employment services organization offering a unified portfolio of educational and workforce development programs. The core offerings include Corsi IeFP for youth vocational training, Corsi e Servizi per Adulti for adult professional development, and Servizi per le Imprese for business partnerships. These are complemented by the Programma GOL (employment guarantee program), SRFC skills certification services, and various special projects including LIFE SKEMA and Ecco! initiatives. The company operates within the ENAIP Emilia-Romagna network and is inspired by ACLI values, providing training primarily in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy.

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Products and services

• Corsi IeFP (Istruzione e Formazione Professionale) Vocational training courses for youth aged 15-18 and young adults, delivering EQF Level III and IV professional qualifications in electrical systems, thermo-hydraulic systems, mechanical systems, sales, and tourism. Programs satisfy compulsory schooling obligations and combine classroom teaching with internship placements.
• Corsi e Servizi per Adulti Professional training, internships, and career orientation services for adults seeking employment or career change, including courses in Professional Organizing, languages, digital competencies, and hospitality management. Programs are free for participants and publicly funded.
• Servizi per le Imprese Business services including internship coordination, human resources training, job matching, and employment intermediation for companies seeking to develop workforce competencies and recruit trained personnel.
• Programma GOL (Garanzia Occupabilità Lavoratori) Employment opportunity program providing individual services and training pathways for unemployed individuals, including orientation, job matching, internships, and reskilling courses, implemented in partnership with the ENAIP Emilia-Romagna network and funded by EU NextGeneration EU PNRR.
• SRFC - Servizio di Formalizzazione e Certificazione delle Competenze Skills formalization and certification service for individuals who have completed internships, validating competencies according to the Regional Skills Formalization System under FSE+ 2021-2027 funding.
• Percorsi ICT - Digital e Social Media Marketing ICT training courses focused on digital and social media marketing, available at basic and intermediate levels (24 hours each), funded by the European Social Fund.
• Professional Organizer course Certified training course for individuals seeking to turn organization skills into a professional career, including specialization courses, offered within the adult education service line.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LIFE SKEMA Project ConsortiumcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025European co-financed project under the LIFE Program aiming to address skills gaps hindering sustainable and digital technologies in construction and installation sectors. Partners include ENAIP, CRESME, Gruppo CTA, EPC, Politecnico di Bari. Budget of 1,443,216 euros (95% funded by LIFE). 4-year project starting September 2025.
• ENAIP (Ente Nazionale ACLI Istruzione Professionale)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOficina is associated with ENAIP, one of Italy's largest vocational training networks. Through this affiliation, it has access to institutional relationships and operational support at local, national, and international levels. Part of Rete ENAIP Emilia-Romagna.
• ACLI (Associazioni Cristiane Lavoratori Italiani)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOficina is inspired by ACLI founding values and is part of this national association of Christian workers. ACLI provides ideological foundation and network support.
• ECCO! Network (Città metropolitana di Bologna)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInnovative strategy promoted by Città metropolitana di Bologna for gender equality through education, awareness, and training activities targeting students, teachers, families, and public/private sector workers. Oficina participates with Technoragazze program and other initiatives.
• Rete ZanardiminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWork support network under the Case Zanardi project of Comune di Bologna, focused on employment topics.
• Migranda Project ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject on rights and reception practices from an intercultural gender perspective in Emilia-Romagna, promoted by Trama di Terre association and funded by Dipartimento per le Pari Opportunità with Regione Emilia-Romagna.
• Regione Emilia-RomagnacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary regional authority providing accreditation, funding approval, and regulatory oversight for vocational training and employment services. Co-financing EU programs including FSE+ 2021-2027.
• GOL Program Network (Fondazione ENAIP Zavatta as lead)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with other ENAIP Emilia-Romagna centers for implementing the GOL (Garanzia Occupabilità Lavoratori) program, funded by EU NextGeneration EU PNRR. Fondazione ENAIP Zavatta di Rimini is the lead entity.
• Partner businesses and organizationscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCompanies hosting interns and participating in training programs. Provides businesses with trained potential employees and HR development services. No economic commitment required for hosting interns.
• CNOS-FAP Emilia-RomagnaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in implementing III annual IeFP 2025-2026 programs for specific courses (e.g., technician of renewable energy at Castel de Britti location).

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• ANPAL: Italian national agency for active labor policies that co-funds and oversees GOL/FSE+ programs. Functions as regulator and ecosystem coordinator rather than direct competitor, but its policy decisions shape Oficina's operating environment.
• Forma.Temp: Italian bilateral training fund for temporary agency workers. Not a direct competitor but operates the funding pipeline for parallel vocational training programs that complement or compete for the same employer training budgets.

Broad incumbents

• Randstad Italia: Major HR services provider in Italy combining staffing, talent development, and workforce training. Comparable on the employment-services axis with broader geographic and occupational reach than Oficina.
• Manpower Italia: Global staffing firm with Italian vocational training and upskilling programs (e.g., Manpower Group Foundation). Overlaps with Oficina's adult reskilling and corporate training offerings as part of a wider HR services portfolio.
• Adecco Italia: Major staffing and workforce solutions firm offering training, reskilling, and placement services across Italy. Overlaps with Oficina's B2B internship placement and adult career guidance offerings but operates at much larger scale and broader portfolio.
• Gi Group Italy: Global staffing group with significant Italian operations in permanent/temporary placement and workforce development training. Comparable to Oficina's corporate HR training and job-matching services but at a national, multi-vertical scale.

Direct peers

• CNOS-FAP Emilia-Romagna: Operates IeFP vocational training programs in Emilia-Romagna, including courses co-delivered with Oficina (e.g., renewable energy technician). Direct competitor for regional IeFP accreditation, students, and corporate internship placements.
• CFIQ - Consorzio Formazione & Innovazione Quadrante: Vocational training consortium delivering accredited IeFP and adult reskilling programs in Emilia-Romagna. Competes for the same regional training contracts, learner populations, and EU-funded GOL/FSE+ allocations.
• IFOA: Italian vocational training and employment services provider offering professional courses, workforce development, and EU-funded programs. Comparable scope, funding model, and target audiences across Emilia-Romagna and nationally.
• Fondazione ENAIP Zavatta Rimini: Fellow ENAIP Emilia-Romagna center implementing GOL program pathways. Directly comparable as both operate vocational training and employment services under the same regional accreditation, competing for the same regional/EU funding streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/oficina.bologna
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/oficina-impresa-sociale-srl
• Instagraminstagram.com/oficina.bologna

Compliance2 records

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Profiles3 records

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