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On 23 March 2025, a workshop will be organised for the Filipino community aiming to share possible career pathways for Filipino youth in Italy.
Participants are encouraged to participate as a family to ensure that the youth and their parents are on the same page towards their goals. To participate, registration is required.
Registration and participation in the event is free of charge but only a limited number of participants will be accepted. However the participants are expected to remain in contact with the mentors after the event and to take next steps based on what they have learned.
The workshop will feature successful Filipino professionals, self-employed and entrepreneurs from various fields who studied or started out in Italy. They will share their insights into their profession, the benefits, the negatives as well as personal experiences on how they reached where they are now.
The career orientation workshop hopes not only to inspire Filipino youth to pursue their passions and further education, but it also aims to create a support system for them even after the workshop. After the event, the participants and mentors stay in touch and the mentors guide the participants into pursuing their future paths.
Aside from showcasing the opportunities available within the professional world, the workshop will also touch upon how families can plan in advance to support their children financially through higher education (either through academic or vocational paths) and beyond!
This project is organised by the Knights of Rizal – Firenze Chapter as part of its Ilustrado Initiative which aims to encourage Filipino youth in Tuscany to pursue higher education. The initiative aims to increase upward social mobility among Filipino families and create a new generation of “ilustrados” that contribute both to Philippine and Italian society.
Who should attend
- Filipino youth who would like to understand the different career opportunities for them for the future.
- Filipino parents or guardians who would like to understand how to support their children through higher education.
- Representatives of Filipino organisations that would like to spread the word and support the advocacy of encouraging Filipino youth to pursue higher education.
How to participate
Requirements
- Can attend the workshop in person
- Committed to maintain contact with the mentors and reach out to them for any inquiry towards their path
- Confirmed registration.
REGISTER NOW VIA THE FB EVENT PAGE or by writing to us via Whatsapp in our banner.
The event is organised by the Knights of Rizal – Firenze Chapter as part of its Ilustrado Initiative.
Agenda
09:30 Registration & Networking Coffee
10:00 Welcome:
- Official Message
H.E. Sir Nathaniel Imperial, KGOR
Philippine Ambassador to the Italian Republic - Organiser’s Welcome
Sir Rob Carrillo, KCR, MBA,
KOR-Firenze Chapter Commander
10:05 Planning for Supporting the Youth Through Higher Education
- Alexandra Ganzon,
Adjunct Teaching Faculty Member,
Ateneo School of Government – Ateneo Leadership and Social Entrepreneurship Program - Jacopo Vanzini,
Senior Partner, Wealth Advisor
Allianz
10:30 Youth Career Orientation Session
- Introductions from 5 industry representatives (30 mins total, 5 mins each)
- Moderated Q&A with speakers as panellists (40 mins)
- Q&A with the audience (45 mins)
- Wrap up (5 mins)
12:20 Networking Lunch
