Cooperation with Italian Companies in the Field of Vocational Education and Training

Pasquale Lacasella, President of the Bulgarian-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and representatives of Italian companies – members of the Joint Chamber discussed with the BCCI President Tsvetan Simeonov the opportunities for cooperation in the field of vocational education and training.

The meeting is a continuation of the long-term cooperation between the BCCI and the Bulgarian-Italian Chamber of Commerce and Industry and aims to achieve the goals set to provide assistance to the businesses from both countries.

Ettore Agostoni, President of GESTLABS S.r.l., presented the company activities in the field of on-the-job training, as well as its activity for the preparation of staff for the industry. Mr Agostoni shared that the company has set up an Academy specialised in providing training in the field of electronics and mechanics.

Tsvetan Simeonov acquainted his guests with the BCCI experience in providing training sessions under the Health and Safety at Work Programme, as well as with the specialised courses for acquiring, expanding and improving the qualifications of individuals with the purpose of improving their fitness for employment, for acquiring competences for professional development, etc.