# Expansion and specialization of Italian ITS Academies > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italy-police-cyber-training-initiative > Updated: 2026-08-12T07:53:05.000Z. Sources: 28. Developments: 11. Throughout mid-2026, Italy’s ITS Academy network expanded its technical training and infrastructure. In June, the ITS Academy Turismo Veneto opened applications for 2026–2028, while the ITS Digital Academy Mario Volpato partnered with the Regional Cyber Security Operational Centre to introduce police-led training. This coincided with the swearing-in of 195 new cyber-security vice-inspectors in Cesena. Infrastructure growth included new campuses for the ITS Accademia Ligure Agroalimentare in Imperia—featuring AI-driven olive-farming labs with Plantvoice—and in Catania, focused on sustainable mobility. In Prato, a new “Smart Cities Control Room” lab was inaugurated to monitor urban mobility and energy. In Friuli-Venezia Giulia, the network reported a 92.4% graduate employment rate, prompting a €15 million investment for new campuses in Gorizia and Monfalcone. Regional performance varied in Indire monitoring: Piemonte ranked first nationally, while Friuli-Venezia Giulia ranked sixth. Specialized programming continued with port services management in Ischia, advanced technological design in Faenza, and high-specialization industrial and biotech courses in Ascoli Piceno. In late July, the ITS Academy Agroalimentare Teramo introduced three new agro-food pathways in Avezzano, and the “Alessandro Volta” academy in Palermo hosted a Family Day showcasing biomedical and biotech programs. By August, ITS Academy Fondazione Pinta announced an expansion into Calabria, offering specialized courses in olive oil, viticulture, and industrial maintenance starting in October. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-12: ITS Academy Pinta expands vocational training in Calabria ITS Academy Fondazione Pinta is launching new free vocational courses in Cutro, Cirò Marina, and Crotone, focusing on agri-food, viticulture, and industrial technical roles. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/its-academy-pinta-expands-vocational-training-in-calabria ### 2026-07-25: ITS Academy expands training programmes and hosts Family Day in Italy ITS Academy announced new agro‑food training courses in Avezzano and held a Family Day at its Palermo campus, showcasing biotech programmes and industry links. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/its-academy-expands-training-programmes-and-hosts-family-day-in-italy ### 2026-07-20: Friuli‑Venezia Giulia ITS network reports 92% graduate employment and expands sites Friuli‑Venezia Giulia’s four ITS institutions posted a 92.4% employment rate for graduates, topped national rankings and will add two new campuses with €15 million EU funds for 2026‑27. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/friulivenezia-giulia-its-network-reports-92-graduate-employment-and-expands-sites ### 2026-07-17: ITS Academy launches Smart Cities Control Room lab in Prato ITS Academy opened a €883k Smart Cities Control Room lab in Prato, Italy, to train students in urban mobility and energy system monitoring, backed by PNRR funds. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/its-academy-launches-smart-cities-control-room-lab-in-prato ### 2026-07-13: ITS Academy Open Day in Ascoli Piceno Highlights High‑Specialisation Technical Courses The ITS Academy held an Open Day on July 16 in Ascoli Piceno, unveiling five industry‑aligned technical programmes that achieve a 90%+ graduate employment rate. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/its-academy-open-day-in-ascoli-piceno-highlights-highspecialisation-technical-courses ### 2026-07-07: Italian ITS institutes expand technical training with advanced design and port services programs Italian ITS schools launched an advanced design course in Faenza and graduated the first port services management cohort in Ischia, aiming to boost technical skills and regional employment. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-its-institutes-expand-technical-training-with-advanced-design-and-port-services-programs ### 2026-07-04: Piedmont tops Italy’s ITS Academy rankings for vocational training Piedmont leads Italy’s ITS Academy rankings, with 29 of 39 courses awarded and high graduate employment rates, underscoring the region’s focus on vocational training and job creation. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piedmont-tops-national-its-academy-rankings-for-vocational-training ### 2026-06-29: Imperia launches ITS Agroalimentare campus with AI-powered olive farming labs A new ITS Agroalimentare campus opened in Imperia, Italy, featuring AI-driven labs and Plantvoice biosensors for precision olive farming; funded by PNRR and EU funds, it aims to boost graduate employment and sl 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/imperia-launches-its-agroalimentare-campus-with-ai-powered-olive-farming-labs ### 2026-06-19: ITS Academy launches new campuses in Imperia and Catania, Italy ITS Academy opened new campuses in Imperia and Catania, Italy, with modern labs for agro‑food and sustainable mobility training to boost youth employment. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/its-academy-launches-new-campuses-in-imperia-and-catania-italy ### 2026-06-12: Italy's Police Swears in 195 New Cybersecurity Officers in Cesena Italy's police chief swears in 195 newly trained cyber security vice‑inspectors in Cesena, marking the first dedicated cyber policing cohort. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-police-swears-in-195-new-cybersecurity-officers-in-cesena ### 2026-06-11: Italy's ITS Academy launches 2026 tourism recruitment and partners with police on cybersecurity training Italy's ITS Academy opens 2026 tourism admissions while its Digital Academy signs a police partnership to boost cybersecurity education. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italys-its-academy-launches-2026-tourism-recruitment-and-partners-with-police-on-cybersecurity-train --- Cite as: Expansion and specialization of Italian ITS Academies. 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