Educational opportunities announced for students and staff in Campania

New educational initiatives have been announced for residents of the Campania region in Italy. For school personnel, including teachers, educational staff, and ATA staff, a provision has been published regarding paid leave for professional and cultural growth. Eligible workers can access up to 150 hours of paid leave per calendar year to attend university courses, teaching qualification programs, specialization courses, or recognized master's degrees.

Additionally, the Fondazione Pesenti Ets and UniCredit Foundation have launched the sixth edition of the ‘A Scuola in Europa’ project. This initiative offers four scholarships to meritorious students from technical and professional institutes in Campania. The scholarships cover all expenses for three-month study programs in various European countries, including Belgium, France, Poland, and Hungary. To qualify, students must have an ISEE below 40,000 euros and a minimum grade average of 7/10. Applications are open until November 10, 2026.