From benches to construction sites, from theory to practice. To work in the field, gain experience, multiply skills. This is the goal of the agreement signed between Ance Catania and the Department of Architecture and Territory of the Università degli Studi Mediterranea di Reggio Calabria.

Thanks to the agreement, professional internships will be activated for the students of the Degree Course with a professional orientation in Building Techniques and the Territory: a course of study that has as its specific objective the training of professionals able to collaborate in a conscious way in the activities. analysis, design, maintenance and adaptation of works; the management of processes and construction sites; at the building, urban and territorial scale.

"Young people will have the opportunity to be hosted at the companies associated with Ance, in relation to the needs of the reference context - underlines the president of the Catania Builders Rosario Fresta - The trainees will be able to grow professionally, introduced in the world of construction and territorial management, supporting experts and constantly evolving working realities. They will have the opportunity to participate in the design and organization of production and construction sites; they will also be able to approach the economic-financial and legal aspects. A reciprocal exchange that will allow young people to learn and our businesses to receive new ideas from the new generations ».

A real bridge between the world of training and that of work, which was proposed to start with the academic year 2021/2022: "In the field of construction today multidisciplinary skills are required - underlines the Magnificent Rector of the University of the Mediterranean Studies of Reggio Calabria Santo Marcello Zimbone - which represent an important educational goal to be achieved, also providing the support of experts from the world of professions and giving a fundamental importance to internship activities in companies, with case studies that include an immediate application of the theoretical foundations acquired. The purpose of the agreement is to support the learning and orientation of students, developing applied research, disseminating scientific culture and participating in projects, calls, initiatives and external activities ".