CEDEL - Cooperativa Sociale Educativa ELIS

Programme
CLOTO - Foundation for Education
Topics
Addressing school drop out - Enhancing employability - Encouraging university attainment
Start year
2023
Duration
21 months
Status
Completed
Region
Italy

CEDEL – Cooperativa Sociale Educativa ELIS is a social cooperative based in Italy, founded in 1985 and promoted by the Centro ELIS Association.

They support training and professional re-placement activities for young people and adults.

They also carried out innovation and development projects in collaboration with the world of business and research and promoted together with the other ELIS bodies.

CEDEL – Cooperativa Sociale Educativa ELIS is a social cooperative based in Italy, founded in 1985 and promoted by the Centro ELIS Association.

They support training and professional re-placement activities for young people and adults.

They also carried out innovation and development projects in collaboration with the world of business and research and promoted together with the other ELIS bodies.

The "CLOTO - Foundation For Education" programme, selected by UniCredit Foundation through the Call for Education 2022, aimed to provide a comprehensive educational pathway for vulnerable students to support the continuation of their studies and facilitate their transition into the workforce.

It achieved this through four experiential modules: EXPLORE, ENVISION, EMPOWER, and ROLE MODELING, each designed to strengthen students' knowledge and skills.

The programme specifically targeted vocational students aged 14 to 18 who were at risk of dropping out of school. By providing tailored support, it sought to keep these students engaged in their education and prepare them for future career opportunities.

The programme was implemented in educational institutions through a combination of in-person and digital activities, encouraging the use of technology in schools. It focused on the regions and provinces of Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, ensuring that support reached the areas where it was most needed.

"CLOTO - Foundation For Education" used the "6PARTE" digital platform, which facilitated project development through gamification. The platform guided users through the various phases of participatory project design, supported by gamified project management tools. This blended methodology enhanced the learning experience by integrating quantitative, qualitative, and relational dimensions, thereby supporting the implementation and evolution of the educational strategy throughout the programme.

The "CLOTO - Foundation For Education" programme, selected by UniCredit Foundation through the Call for Education 2022, aimed to provide a comprehensive educational pathway for vulnerable students to support the continuation of their studies and facilitate their transition into the workforce.

It achieved this through four experiential modules: EXPLORE, ENVISION, EMPOWER, and ROLE MODELING, each designed to strengthen students' knowledge and skills.

The programme specifically targeted vocational students aged 14 to 18 who were at risk of dropping out of school. By providing tailored support, it sought to keep these students engaged in their education and prepare them for future career opportunities.

The programme was implemented in educational institutions through a combination of in-person and digital activities, encouraging the use of technology in schools. It focused on the regions and provinces of Veneto and Trentino-Alto Adige, ensuring that support reached the areas where it was most needed.

"CLOTO - Foundation For Education" used the "6PARTE" digital platform, which facilitated project development through gamification. The platform guided users through the various phases of participatory project design, supported by gamified project management tools. This blended methodology enhanced the learning experience by integrating quantitative, qualitative, and relational dimensions, thereby supporting the implementation and evolution of the educational strategy throughout the programme.

CLOTO – Foundation for Education

Objectives and Results

The CLOTO project, concluded in March 2025, involved 6 schools and 150 students across the Triveneto area. Developed with the support of Coop. Adelante ONLUS, Istituto Pavoniano Artigianelli, and Cooperativa SocialeZico, it offered a training pathway based on modules in digital education, social innovation, and career guidance. A key element was the use of role models as an educational tool to foster motivation and self-confidence. The initiative successfully encouraged students to continue their studies and explore opportunities in the labor market. Results show a significant improvement in soft skills, digital competencies, communication, teamwork, and problem solving.