Training

CIRFOOD is a people-centred cooperative, which is why we genuinely care about our people’s wellbeing and professional growth. We invest in tailored training pathways designed to share knowledge and culture, fostering increasing accountability and personal development. Our training model reflects our core commitment: feed the future by spreading knowledge and becoming a cultural hub for the communities in which we operate. This represents a tangible expression of our corporate social responsibility.

OUR FACULTIES

At CIRFOOD, training is approached from a 360-degree perspective. It encompasses both the technical and professional aspects of the food sector and the broad range of skills required for personal, professional and interpersonal development.

We have therefore identified six key learning areas that form the foundation of our training offer for our people:

• Food Sector
• Soft Skills
• Management
• Technical & Professional Skills
• Languages & IT
• Mandatory Training

TRAINING OFFER

Our training offer includes a wide range of learning experiences, inspirational moments and opportunities to connect and exchange ideas with colleagues, delivered through structured and personalized pathways using a variety of formats: in-person, online and blended learning. Training is an integral part of everyday work. We place strong emphasis on technical and specialist expertise, essential for becoming increasingly well-rounded professionals, as well as on managerial and transferable skills, which are crucial for navigating today’s dynamic work environments effectively.

A number of the courses delivered to our people are funded through FON.COOP, the interprofessional joint training fund we have proudly been part of for many years.

CULTURAL WELFARE

CIRFOOD DISTRICT Academy offers all our people, and their families, access to a customisable and inclusive digital learning platform. A virtual library featuring multimedia online courses across a wide range of subjects, covering not only professional development but also personal interests and life skills. Our people are therefore free to shape their own learning journey independently, organising their training around their schedules, how, when and where it suits them best.

Part of the training dedicated to CIRFOOD people in 2026 is also funded through the New Skills Fund (Fondo Nuove Competenze).

“Skills for Innovation” is a Europa 27 project — a strategic initiative under the National Programme Youth, Women and Work 2021–2027, co-funded by the European Union. The New Skills Fund is a measure designed to support businesses. It promotes innovation and job creation by enhancing the skills of employees, enabling companies to respond effectively to the challenges of digital transformation, environmental sustainability and energy efficiency. The Fund reimburses the cost of working hours allocated to structured skills development and training programmes.

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