FERMO
The Hosting Organisation
Scuola Centrale Formazione (Artigianelli Fermo School)
Hosting city: Fermo
SCUOLA CENTRALE FORMAZIONE ETS (SCF) is a national VET provider non-profit association founded in 1975, recognized by the Ministry of Labour linking together 50 organisations that manage 110 VET centres from 13 Italian Regions. SCF promotes internationalization through transnational mobility and cooperation at European and international level. This is a particularly important strategic dimension to ensure that the training offered is able to meet the needs of global labor markets. Artigianelli of Fermo, a member of the national SCF network, is a historic institution deeply rooted in the socio-economic fabric of the Marche region, with a long tradition of training young people and adults in the fields of craftsmanship and industry. In addition to technical skills, Artigianelli center place particular emphasis on the holistic development of the individual, promoting values such as responsibility, work ethic, collaboration, and the personal growth of students, integrating mobility experiences for students and staff into their training programs.
Hosting students with mental disabilities – to be considered
Hosting students with physical disabilities – to be considered
Scuola Centrale Formazione (Artigianelli Fermo School)
Hosting city: Fermo
SCUOLA CENTRALE FORMAZIONE ETS (SCF) is a national VET provider non-profit association founded in 1975, recognized by the Ministry of Labour linking together 50 organisations that manage 110 VET centres from 13 Italian Regions. SCF promotes internationalization through transnational mobility and cooperation at European and international level. This is a particularly important strategic dimension to ensure that the training offered is able to meet the needs of global labor markets. Artigianelli of Fermo, a member of the national SCF network, is a historic institution deeply rooted in the socio-economic fabric of the Marche region, with a long tradition of training young people and adults in the fields of craftsmanship and industry. In addition to technical skills, Artigianelli center place particular emphasis on the holistic development of the individual, promoting values such as responsibility, work ethic, collaboration, and the personal growth of students, integrating mobility experiences for students and staff into their training programs.
Hosting students with mental disabilities – to be considered
Hosting students with physical disabilities – to be considered
Mobility dates
- November 2025
Sectors
- Shoemaking
Sectors of excellence in the region
The hosting company has been a trusted partner of our VET center in FERMO for over ten years and is a key player in the Italian footwear industry.
It is based in the province of Fermo which, together with the neighboring province of Macerata, forms the most important shoemaking district in Italy.
Today, the company employs over 2,000 people and produces around 18,000 pairs of shoes per day, focusing on both domestic and international growth by leveraging its Made-in-Italy production.
It stands out for its Italian design, high quality, and distinctive style, combining artisanal tradition with advanced industrial processes and technological innovation.
The collaboration between our VET center and the company is particularly strong. It initially led to the establishment of the Shoemaking Operator Course and has since contributed to the development of an innovative shoemaking school aimed at training qualified professionals for the footwear sector.
Age or EQF level of students that can apply for this mobility: 18 or over, EQF level 3° and 4°
Virtual mobility
Min. and max. number of students that can attend the virtual part:
1
Content:
Interview with the hosting company for the selection of the candidate and for clarifying the activities and learning outcomes of the internship experience on the part of the company and the learning expectations on the part of the student. Meeting to discuss the organizational and logistical aspects of the experience. Follow-up meeting to get feedback.
Schedule:
Two virtual sessions of one hour in the months before the physical experience, one session of one hour after the physical experience.
Online tools that will be used:
Google Meet, Google Drive
Physical mobility
Min. and max. number of students that can attend the physical part:
1
Content:
Internship at the company, visit to the VET center, visit to companies in the field, cultural activities.
Schedule:
8h of activities/day, 5 days per week (to be finalized with the company)
Virtual mobility
Min. and max. number of students that can attend the virtual part:
1
Content:
Interview with the hosting company for the selection of the candidate and for clarifying the activities and learning outcomes of the internship experience on the part of the company and the learning expectations on the part of the student. Meeting to discuss the organizational and logistical aspects of the experience. Follow-up meeting to get feedback.
Schedule:
Two virtual sessions of one hour in the months before the physical experience, one session of one hour after the physical experience.
Online tools that will be used:
Google Meet, Google Drive
Physical mobility
Min. and max. number of students that can attend the physical part:
1
Content:
Internship at the company, visit to the VET center, visit to companies in the field, cultural activities.
Schedule:
8h of activities/day, 5 days per week (to be finalized with the company)
Mentoring
A school contact person will always be available for any difficulties. In addition, each lesson, activity or workshop will be led by one or more teachers.
Our mentors speak:
Application requirements
Students who wish to participate in the long-term blended mobility programmes under the MOSAIC project must be over 18 years old and apply through open calls of their schools. These calls will clearly state the number of available places and the evaluation criteria. Each participating school is responsible for carrying out the selection autonomously, based on its internal procedures. Priority may be given to students who demonstrate motivation, readiness to engage in intercultural learning, and alignment with the learning objectives of the specific study programme. This type of mobility has a stronger component of work based learning.
Applicants have knowledge of the English language.
Applicants should be motivated and interested in the sector.
Fermo, Italy
Fermo is an historic town steeped in the charm of a distant and fascinating past. Perched on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside and the Adriatic Sea, it is located in the Marche region, in the centre of Italy.
Fermo’s origins date back to the time of the Picentes, and its history continues through the Roman era, the many events of the Middle Ages, and into modern times. Evidence of this rich and varied past can be found throughout the city: monuments, churches filled with precious works and relics, towers and museums that welcome visitors all year round.
The town boasts two natural scenic backdrops: on one side, the Adriatic Sea, just eight kilometres from the city centre, and on the other, the inland landscape, dotted with historical villages nestled among rolling hills that lead up to the slopes of the Sibillini Mountains.
Thanks to the area’s distinctive fashion production system, based on small and medium-sized enterprises, tourists can enjoy shopping at factory outlets of top international designers and discover local excellence in arts and crafts.
Fermo is an historic town steeped in the charm of a distant and fascinating past. Perched on a hill overlooking the surrounding countryside and the Adriatic Sea, it is located in the Marche region, in the centre of Italy.
Fermo’s origins date back to the time of the Picentes, and its history continues through the Roman era, the many events of the Middle Ages, and into modern times. Evidence of this rich and varied past can be found throughout the city: monuments, churches filled with precious works and relics, towers and museums that welcome visitors all year round.
The town boasts two natural scenic backdrops: on one side, the Adriatic Sea, just eight kilometres from the city centre, and on the other, the inland landscape, dotted with historical villages nestled among rolling hills that lead up to the slopes of the Sibillini Mountains.
Thanks to the area’s distinctive fashion production system, based on small and medium-sized enterprises, tourists can enjoy shopping at factory outlets of top international designers and discover local excellence in arts and crafts.
What to see in Fermo
