An interview with Salvatore Nigro, CEO of JA Europe, and Miriam Cresta, CEO of Junior Achievement Italia, explores the role of entrepreneurial education in tackling youth unemployment, educational inequalities and the depopulation of Southern Italy.
The article highlights how introducing entrepreneurship into schools helps young people develop practical skills, creativity, initiative and resilience, while connecting education with the real needs of businesses and local communities.
Salvatore Nigro emphasises the importance of giving young people the confidence and tools to shape their own futures, rather than feeling compelled to leave their home territories in search of opportunities. The article also highlights the importance of collaboration between schools, businesses and local stakeholders in bridging the gap between education and the labour market.
Particular attention is given to the renewed partnership between JA Italy and UniCredit Foundation. Through the Re-Power Your Future programme, the initiative will reach 55,000 students across 75 schools in seven regions of Southern Italy over the next three years, strengthening entrepreneurial skills and creating new opportunities for young people.
The article also showcases examples of student-led entrepreneurial projects, including innovative solutions developed by young people in Italy, demonstrating how entrepreneurial education can translate ideas into tangible impact for local communities.
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