The GROW Initiative

First workshops
Labor law: know your rights and duties
Avv. Andrea Coli

Knowing the laws in the labor sector and the documents
you need to work is very helpful. That how you can understand
how to work lawfully in Italy and what your rights are.
In this workshop you will learn things like
what is an employment contract, the information it contains
and the different types of contacts.
Also information about the paycheck and how it’s structured.

Second workshop
Health and work: Keeping yourself healthy and safe
Dr. Vito Troiani


 A person usually spends a lot of time in the workplace and therefore
it is necessary to implement the appropriate conditions
to ensure protection and preventive measures,
adopted by both the employer and the workers themselves.
Furthermore, many scientific studies have demonstrated the importance
of prevention and health promotion to reduce the incidence
of diseases and mortality and consequently the costs for the National Health
Service (NHS) and for society and also to favor the maintenance
of well-being and quality of life. In this workshop you will learn about
the legislation on safety at work and what the indications are in case of illness.
Topics regarding the importance of prevention and the promotion
of a healthy lifestyle will also be addressed.

Third workshop
Useful tools for your job search
Dott.ssa Deada Shahini

It is not always easy to find a job, which is why it is important to understand develop an effective method in seeking an adequate occupation using the right tools. Often for foreigners there may be greater difficulties due to lack of knowledge of the Italian context, documents or other reasons. In this workshop we will illustrate how to prepare a resume and where to search for job offers. We will also talk about some particular services that are offered like employment centers and professional training.

Fourth workshop
Work experiences and testimonials
Prof.ssa Haifa Alsakkaf


During this workshop we will present some career paths
of foreigners who had a positive work experience.
Through these presentations we will draw comparisons between
experiences in different cultures.
The aim of this workshop is to have an insight
on the work market and the different opportunities it can offer

2022 Edition

This edition was realized in collaboration with Europe Direct – Firenze within the frame work of the European project and the implementation of initiatives that involve citizens in the process of building the future of the European Unione.

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