In a context where artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the way we work and learn, the challenge is no longer only about acquiring new skills, but about understanding how to use them consciously. This is the perspective from which this training programme has been developed.

In a job market that is evolving faster than ever, the gap between what people learn and what they actually need to work is becoming increasingly visible. Academic knowledge alone is no longer enough. Today, employers are looking for something more: practical competences, strategic thinking and the ability to adapt.

To respond to this need, EuGen has developed a new training programme for young professionals, built around three essential areas: Artificial Intelligence, European Project Design and Transversal Skills.

What makes these courses different is not only the content, but the approach — and the people behind them.

We spoke with the trainers leading each programme to understand what participants will really gain.

Artificial Intelligence is not technical — it’s a communication skill

For Luca Brizzi, one of the biggest misconceptions about AI is that it requires a technical background.

“These tools are already available and free, but most people use them poorly — not because they’re difficult, but because no one has ever explained how they really work.”

Rather than focusing on complexity, the course helps participants understand a crucial concept:

“A model like ChatGPT doesn’t understand what you ask — it calculates the most probable response.”

This changes everything. Without this awareness, users risk trusting answers that sound correct but are not.

The real skill, he explains, is not technical:

“Learning to interact with AI consciously is not a technical skill: it is a communication skill, and it makes a real, daily difference.”

From writing emails and reports to analysing documents and preparing exams, participants will learn how to use AI as a reliable and structured working tool, not just as a shortcut.

Understanding European projects means understanding Europe itself

European opportunities are often discussed — but rarely understood in depth.

According to Michele Barghini, the issue starts with a fundamental misunderstanding:

“EU funding is often seen as a way to finance personal ideas. What is missing is the awareness that these programmes are the implementation of European policies.”

Working on a European project means being part of something much larger:

“Anyone involved in an EU-funded project is part of a process that affects 500 million people across 27 Member States.”

The course is designed to make this complex world accessible, even for beginners.

No specific technical background is required — but one ability makes the difference:

“What really matters is the ability to connect different elements into a coherent framework oriented towards a clear objective.”

By the end of the training, participants will be able to navigate funding opportunities, interpret calls for proposals and develop project ideas aligned with EU priorities — a skill set that represents a concrete competitive advantage.

Soft skills: the difference between knowing and progressing

Technical knowledge can open doors, but transversal skills determine what happens next.

In his course, Enrico Totani focuses on the human dimension of professional growth.

“Real learning happens by doing, not just by listening.”

The training is designed as a practical and experiential space, where participants actively work on their development.

The objective is concrete:

Participants will leave with greater awareness of their strengths, more confidence in communicating their profile, and practical strategies to work effectively with others.

Through exercises, peer interaction and real-life scenarios, the course addresses key challenges such as communication, collaboration, stress management and personal positioning.

“It will be a safe space to experiment, ask questions, and prepare for the world of work with greater awareness.”

A shared approach: from skills to awareness

What connects these three areas is not only the content, but a shared objective: helping people not just acquire skills, but understand how to use them in real contexts.

Learning by doing, with tools and competences that can be applied immediately.

The goal is to support young people in building not only a stronger professional profile, but a more conscious and strategic way of navigating the labour market.

The goal is to support young people in building not only a stronger professional profile, but a more conscious and strategic way of navigating the labour market.

These training pathways are already available within the EuGen programme.