Yesterday, a career orientation day focused on the welding sector was held for young beneficiaries—asylum seekers, refugees, and beneficiaries of international protection—who are interested in the manufacturing industry.
The orientation began at the ASLAM training workshop in Magenta, a professional and welcoming environment, where participants were warmly welcomed by the staff and students. From the very first moments, there was an atmosphere of openness and curiosity: the young people were able to observe the equipment up close, ask questions, and get hands-on experience with the tools of the trade. The practical demonstrations, the simulator, and the first welding exercises—carried out with the direct support of the students—transformed a subject often perceived as distant into something concrete and accessible, as well as interesting.
The participants’ engagement was evident: curiosity, questions, smiles, and genuine concentration in front of the simulator. For many of them, this was their first real encounter with an Italian vocational training environment, and the warm welcome they received made the experience even more meaningful.
In the afternoon, we headed to Bareggio to visit a family-run manufacturing plant in the industry, where the students were able to see firsthand how a business operates: the pace of work, the facilities, the various roles, and the required qualifications. They also had the opportunity to hear the stories of the workers, who were open to sharing their career paths. A hands-on immersion in the world of work that helped answer a simple yet fundamental question: Is this right for me?
A concrete initiative to bring participants closer to the world of work, understand the required qualifications, and open new doors toward paths of real and sustainable professional inclusion. Because career guidance isn’t just about finding a job—it’s about finding your own direction.
