{"id":64994,"date":"2026-04-09T07:02:58","date_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:02:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aivp.org\/bonnes-pratiques\/genoa-italy-secondary-schools-universities-private-sector-the-marine-economy-as-a-strategic-priority\/"},"modified":"2026-04-09T07:03:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-09T05:03:10","slug":"genoa-italy-secondary-schools-universities-private-sector-the-marine-economy-as-a-strategic-priority","status":"publish","type":"bonnes-pratiques","link":"https:\/\/www.aivp.org\/en\/good-practices\/genoa-italy-secondary-schools-universities-private-sector-the-marine-economy-as-a-strategic-priority\/","title":{"rendered":"Genoa (Italy): secondary schools, universities, private sector – the marine economy as a strategic priority"},"content":{"rendered":"

The port city of Genoa has identified the maritime economy as a strategic sector for smart and sustainable growth. This strategic objective has resulted in the creation of two specialised training institutes: the<\/span> Italian Shipping Academy<\/a>, which offers training in the maritime sector, port logistics and naval shipbuilding and the respected “Nautico San Giorgio Institute<\/a>”, founded in 1875, which provides 1300 students with training in the latest technologies used in maritime construction, vessel operations and naval mechanics. Furthermore, the Economics Department of Genoa University also offers a Master’s course in  Maritime and Port Management and Economics<\/a>. This course focuses on “learning by doing” with participative training activities: testimonials from experts, preparation of business plans, visits to terminals are all comprised in the course.  <\/span><\/p>\n

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These vocational training programmes constitute one of the pillars of local development. They play an essential role in a knowledge-based economy that offers growth and job opportunities while improving the quality of life for the population and the territory.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Province of Genoa, the Region, and the Western Ligurian Sea Port Authority also work closely with teaching staff to identify educational content for students in secondary schools. By introducing them to the world of ports and seas, it is hoped that they will be encouraged to go on and develop their interest in these courses further. The Port of Genoa has adopted a highly proactive, multi-faceted communication strategy for young people. <\/span>Moreover, according to the UnionCamere study ” Forecast of employment and professional needs in Italy in the medium term (2022\/2026) “, the Italian market can offer almost five jobs for every two graduates. The Nautico San Giorgio Institute suggests that CAIM\/CAIE and Shipbuilder’s directions are the most requested training areas. (See “Un po’ di numeri<\/a>” for more information on the study.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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