Technical Training and School-Business Collaboration
The school-work alternation in industry represents a strategic lever for youth training and the future of the Italian manufacturing system.
The dialogue between technical institutes and manufacturing companies enables the development of practical and transversal skills, essential for addressing the technological challenges of the industrial transition 4.0.
In this context, LATI Industria Termoplastici S.p.A. has been awarded by Confindustria with the Quality Alternation Certificate (BAQ), a recognition given to companies that distinguish themselves for excellence in training programs and commitment to developing new generations.
The BAQ Certificate: Recognition of Industrial Training Quality
The Quality Alternation Certificate (BAQ) is a Confindustria initiative aimed at recognizing companies that invest in student training through structured, safe alternation programs aligned with study plans.
The main objectives of BAQ are:
- Promote collaboration between schools and industry, building bridges between education and the workplace;
- Improve the quality of training programs, ensuring valuable, safe, and meaningful experiences;
- Prepare young people for the skills required by businesses, especially in technical, digital, and management fields.
This recognition represents a best practice for corporate social responsibility (CSR), as it combines educational values and industrial growth in a vision of sustainable human capital development.
The LATI Experience: a Virtuous Model of School-Work Alternation
LATI, a leading manufacturer of high-performance thermoplastic compounds, has been collaborating for years with technical institutes (ITIS) and economic institutes (ITE) in the region.
The goal is to create concrete learning paths that allow students to:
- understand industrial production processes,
- acquire safety and quality concepts,
- learn the principles of materials chemistry,
- become familiar with typical administrative and management activities of a structured company.
During 2019, LATI hosted several groups of students at its facilities, guiding them through a professional orientation program that combines theory, practice, and innovation.
The training days included company visits, meetings with technicians and researchers, as well as modules dedicated to sustainability and industrial management.
School-Work Alternation and Industry 4.0: Skills for the Future
In the new Industry 4.0 paradigm, companies require increasingly qualified technical professionals: specialists in automation, advanced materials, data analysis, and sustainability.
Well-structured school-work alternation enables students to develop STEM skills, soft skills, and operational knowledge essential for the most innovative manufacturing sectors.
According to Confindustria, companies investing in alternation programs:
- accelerate youth integration into the workforce,
- reduce the mismatch between skills demand and supply,
- strengthen the connection between innovation and technical training.
School-Business Partnership: a Shared Commitment
The partnership between schools and industry is not just an opportunity but also a social responsibility for companies.
LATI takes this role seriously, offering young people a dynamic and educational learning environment where corporate culture is transmitted through direct experience.
The company thanks the students who participated in the training programs, emphasizing the importance of their curiosity and commitment in building future professional skills.
Conclusion
Discover how school-work alternation programs in industry can support the training of young technicians and improve business competitiveness.
Learn more at www.lati.com.
FAQ – School-Work Alternation in Industry
- What is school-work alternation?
It is a training program that combines study and practical experience in companies, allowing students to acquire real professional skills. - What is industry’s role in school-work alternation?
Companies provide students with concrete learning environments, fostering the development of technical and transversal skills. - What are the benefits for companies participating in alternation programs?
Companies contribute to developing future human capital, improve their reputation, and build relationships with institutions and territories.
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