From Filogaso to decision-making tables: the figure of the Social Impact Manager is born in Calabria

An Advanced Training Course with Important Academic Collaborations, Scholarships, and Internships to Train Future Social Impact Professionals

by Gabriele Carboni

The Antonio Emanuele Augurusa Foundation, in collaboration with Randstad, launches Italy’s first Advanced Training Course for “Social Impact Manager”, an initiative aimed at training professionals capable of guiding companies, Third Sector, and Public Administration in strategic choices related to sustainable development and social responsibility. The course, starting March 10 with 24 available spots (2 reserved for international students), will be held entirely in Filogaso in the province of Vibo Valentia and is free for participants, with the possibility of receiving housing scholarships.

Promoted in collaboration with LUMSA University, Mercatorum University, Weevo Benefit Corporation, the ESG Ability Observatory of Sapienza University of Rome, the Christian Union of Entrepreneurs and Managers (UCID) and other academic and business entities, the course responds to the growing demand for specialists in environmental, social, and governance issues. The goal is to train professionals capable of supporting public and private organizations, developing innovative projects and measuring their socio-economic impact.

“I am pleased to contribute to a study program that aims to train young people to take on decision-making roles in administrations and companies, capable of bringing change by promoting policies that facilitate social development paths,” states Laura Michelini, professor at LUMSA University

The educational program ranges from Project Management to Monitoring, from Sustainable Finance to Social Impact Communication, and includes Fundraising, Civil Economy, Impact Marketing, and Enlightened Management. An educational offering …