PMI DAY 2024: Nicro Opens Its Doors to Students to Build the Future Together
Every great future is built with concrete steps, and PMI DAY is one of them—a unique initiative that brings middle school students directly into the beating heart of local companies. Promoted by the Small Business Committee of Confindustria Bergamo, in collaboration with Confartigianato Imprese Bergamo and Confagricoltura Bergamo, PMI DAY is more than just a day of company visits. It’s an opportunity for young people to discover the world of work up close and explore its endless possibilities.
Each year, the event focuses on a key theme that guides the activities and reflections of participating companies. For 2024, the chosen theme is “Building”: building skills, awareness, sustainability, and relationships. This strong and timely message invites younger generations to imagine their future paths and face tomorrow’s challenges with innovation and responsibility.
Nicro S.p.A. plays a fundamental role in this initiative by opening its doors to share its story, values, and Italian craftsmanship. For the second consecutive year, Nicro has chosen to participate in PMI DAY, welcoming students from the Calvenzano school for two days of discovery and inspiration. This experience not only provides a valuable educational opportunity for the students but also allows the company to strengthen its ties with the community and invest in the future of young generations.
This edition of PMI DAY is not just a window into the world of businesses; it’s an invitation to build a bridge between school and work, between the present and the future.
What is PMI DAY and the “Industriamoci” Project?
PMI DAY is much more than just a day of company visits; it’s an opportunity for students and companies to connect, explore the world of production, and discover the reality of work.
The initiative is primarily aimed at 8th-grade students, a crucial moment for starting to navigate future choices. During PMI DAY, participating companies open their doors to share their stories, explain the workings of their departments, and provide a practical glimpse into the world of work. The goal is not only to show what happens “behind the scenes” in production but also to stimulate curiosity, inspire new vocations, and strengthen the connection between schools and businesses.
Linked to PMI DAY, the “Industriamoci” project invites students to reflect on their company visit experience by creating original, often multidisciplinary projects aligned with the annual theme and the company they visited. While not all schools extend the initiative to include Industriamoci, PMI DAY itself offers students a formative experience critical to building their path toward the future.
The 2024 Theme: Building a Future Together
As mentioned, the 2024 theme is “Building”, a concept rich in meaning and nuance that looks to the future with ambition and responsibility.
Building means, first and foremost, forming self-awareness, aspirations, and recognizing the opportunities needed to achieve them. Specifically, the theme highlights the importance of:
- Building knowledge, leveraging digital tools and artificial intelligence to enhance creativity and learning.
- Building dialogue, promoting engagement between different cultures to encourage respect and collaboration, essential in a globalized world.
- Building sustainability, committing to protecting the planet and ensuring well-being for future generations.
- Building opportunities, utilizing talent and innovative capacities to drive economic and social growth.
For young people, this theme represents an invitation to imagine their future not only as personal fulfillment but also as a contribution to society and the world. For companies, it’s an opportunity to showcase how they “build” value every day through innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to the community.
In the context of PMI DAY, the “Building” theme takes on special significance: businesses and students come together to lay the foundation for a shared future, where craftsmanship, technological expertise, and human values blend to create a better tomorrow. Nicro, through its involvement, aims to exemplify how work can be a continuous process of building—not just products, but also ideas, relationships, and innovation.
Nicro’s Participation in PMI DAY 2024
Once again in 2024, Nicro S.p.A. confirms its key role in PMI DAY, taking part for the second consecutive year in this initiative aimed at bringing young people closer to the world of work. In alignment with the annual theme, “Building”, Nicro will host two 8th-grade classes from Calvenzano middle school at its headquarters on November 29 and December 17.
With a rich and engaging program, Nicro aims to offer students not only an overview of its production activities but also an inspiring experience to help them envision their professional futures. The planned activities for the two days include:
- Interactive Icebreaker Quiz
Students will be welcomed with an interactive quiz centered on the theme of “building,” encouraging them to reflect in a lighthearted and fun way on what it means to build their future and the essential elements involved. - Company Presentation
Nicro will introduce itself by sharing its history, the values that drive its daily operations, and the key role of innovation and sustainability in its activities. The presentation will also highlight the primary professional roles within the company, providing students with insight into the diverse skills needed to thrive in the industrial world. - Production Floor Tour
Students will have the opportunity to explore the production departments up close, observing the industrial processes that define Nicro’s excellence. This hands-on experience will demonstrate how Italian craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology combine to create high-quality products. - Final Quiz with Prizes
To reinforce what they’ve learned throughout the day, students will participate in a second quiz focused on Nicro and the topics discussed. Winners will receive a small token of recognition from their teachers, adding an element of fun and motivation to the learning experience. - Buffet and Closing Ceremony
To conclude the visit, Nicro will provide refreshments and a personalized gift—a branded bag with the company logo—as a keepsake. This simple gesture aims to thank the students for their participation and leave them with a tangible reminder of the warm welcome they received.
An Opportunity to Inspire and Guide
Nicro’s participation in PMI DAY is not just about opening its doors to the community; it’s a unique opportunity to convey to young people the importance of dedication, innovation, and collaboration in building a successful career and future. The company aims to showcase how work can be a blend of passion, expertise, and vision—values that students can carry with them as they make their future choices.
With its thoughtful planning and commitment to the event, Nicro seeks to leave students with an important message: building your future is an exciting challenge that requires curiosity, dedication, and a continuous desire to learn.
The Value of PMI DAY for the Future
PMI DAY is much more than an annual event; it’s a bridge between generations, a meeting point between those who lead the business world today and those who will shape it tomorrow. Events like this highlight the importance of fostering dialogue between schools and workplaces, enabling discovery and guidance for young people through practical and engaging experiences.
The participation of companies like Nicro S.p.A. demonstrates how the business world is willing to invest in younger generations, sharing its knowledge and values with those taking their first steps toward the future. For students, PMI DAY represents an extraordinary opportunity to connect with outstanding industrial realities, learn the importance of teamwork, and discover the skills required in the working world.
The 2024 theme, “Building” perfectly reflects the spirit of the initiative: building awareness, relationships, sustainability, and innovation. It’s a call to both businesses and young people to look ahead with confidence, collaborating to create a better tomorrow.
Through its involvement in PMI DAY, Nicro provides a tangible example of how businesses can contribute to the economic and social development of their communities, showing that every small step toward educating young people is a significant investment in the future. The hope is that initiatives like this will continue to grow, involving more companies and schools, creating a virtuous cycle where skills, talents, and opportunities meet and mutually enhance one another.
Learn more about Nicro’s commitment, discover how Nicro is contributing to building a future rooted in skills, innovation, and sustainability. Join us in valuing the talents of the new generations and creating bridges between school and the workplace!
