Mission
O.D.P.F. Istituto Santachiara is concerned with the human and Christian education of the young. To achieve this mission, it manages education and training courses in several locations.
In addition, Istituto Santachiara provides continuing vocational training opportunities to accommodate the training needs of job-seekers, workers and companies.
The institute also arranges orientation and support for job-seekers through its employment services.
Istituto Santachiara is particularly concerned with the needs of the most vulnerable groups of society, including disabled people.
Istituto Santachiara promotes social tourism for the young and the constructive use of free time, developing specific projects in this field.
In the development of its activities, Istituto Santachiara is committed to:
- putting individuals at its centre by valorizing their peculiar talents and experiences, in line with the evangelical principles and the Church’s social doctrine
- providing high-quality services that are aligned with the needs of the local community. Synergically collaborating with the local economic, social and political actors
- collaborating with local, regional, Italian and EU institutions for the affirmation of democracy, which is the only system capable of supporting an education that effectively combines science, technology and human sciences with moral and spiritual growth
- offering qualified and informed orientation services in order to support individuals in making free informed choices on their education and their career.
Istituto Santachiara realizes its Mission through the management of vocational education and training centres (Voghera, Stradella and Tortona), a high school (Voghera), a nursery and a kindergarten (Tortona) as well as employment services and business services.