As the job market rapidly evolves with new digital technologies and artificial intelligence, companies play a crucial role in guiding and training new generations so they have the career-ready skills to succeed. With this objective in mind, Oracle and Oracle Academy Italy hosted an event dedicated to providing added value training to students from technology-oriented educational institutions in Italy.

The Oracle Academy Day event, held for about 90 students in the Oracle Rome office, was an important opportunity to discuss skills required by the job market and the empowerment initiatives implemented by Oracle and Oracle Academy Italy.

Over the years, Oracle Academy Italy has distinguished itself for its commitment to providing educator and student education resources, with programs and materials dedicated to helping them develop technology knowledge and skills. This Oracle Academy Day event was a key moment to highlight the value of these initiatives, which aim to provide concrete tools for youth to use to help shape their futures. Through a series of training projects and practical experiences, students have been able to get closer to the real dynamics of the IT sector, facilitating their academic and professional learning.

During the event, three Oracle Academy collaborators shared their experiences and visions on the future of the digital sector and the opportunities offered by the job market.

  • Simona Falasca, Director of GreenME, delivered a speech on the importance of developing new digital jobs, emphasizing how ecological transition and technological innovation are closely interconnected. Her speech highlighted the value of digital skills in building a more sustainable future.
     
  • Antonella Blasetti, IT International Expert, provided a holistic vision of professional paths in the IT world. She offered an overview of the transversal and technical skills needed to face the challenges of an ever-evolving sector, stressing the importance of continuous learning.
     
  • Mariella Bruno, Founder of Diversity Opportunity Srl, and Ilaria Summa, Senior DE&I and Training Specialist at Diversity Opportunity, illustrated the training and empowerment projects the organization has carried out over the last six years in collaboration with Oracle Academy. Through high-impact innovative initiatives, these projects have helped bridge the skills gap and promote greater inclusion in the technology sector.

The Oracle Academy Day had a significant impact, highlighting the generational shift underway in the job market. With the advent of artificial intelligence and new digital technologies, the skills new graduates require for careers are continuously evolving, and companies must respond with appropriate education and training programs.

Oracle and Oracle Academy have demonstrated leadership in this area by creating dedicated pathways that not only provide technical knowledge and skills, but also offer tools for students to face future challenges with awareness and expertise. This day represented an important opportunity to reaffirm the importance of collaboration between companies and educational institutions in helping new generations gain the skills they need. Only through this joint commitment can young people be equipped with the knowledge and hands-on skills necessary for them to succeed in their careers.

Thanks to moments of discussion and sharing like the Oracle Academy Day, we have the opportunity to lay the foundations for a new generation’s future where innovation, digitalization, and inclusion will be the pillars of professional and personal growth.