School-to-work transition programmes (Formazione scuola-lavoro)

Banca d'Italia offers School-to-work transition programmes (Formazione scuola-lavoro) to students in the final three years of upper secondary school. Originally known as ASL and then PCTO, these programmes were renamed Formazione scuola-lavoro in September 2025.

Click on the image to browse the Formazione Scuola Lavoro brochure (only in Italian).

What is Formazione scuola-lavoro?

School-to-work transition programmes is an innovative educational approach now embedded in the education system. It aims to combine classroom-based learning with practical work experience.

In Italy, School-to-work transition programmes have been mandatory since 2015 for all students in the final three years of secondary school. Originally known as ASL, they were renamed as PCTO in 2019, to reflect a focus on developing students' transferable skills (soft skills) and enhancing their ability to navigate an evolving job market.

School-to-work transition programmes at Banca d'Italia

Since 2016, Banca d'Italia has been offering School-to-work transition programmes. About 230 programmes are offered annually, involving more than 2,500 students nationwide.

Other unique features of Banca d'Italia Formazione scuola-lavoro include a hands-on approach to work experience, creation of a final product, broad territorial coverage, all types of upper secondary school involved, and strong emphasis on inclusion.

For questions or clarifications, please email: Alternanza_Scuola_Lavoro@bancaditalia.it