IMPACT
International educator Mobility ProgrAm for Collaborative Transformation
Dates |
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13–19 September 2025 |
Apply By |
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15 July, 2025 |
- Program Type
Professional Development Program
- Suitable Professions
Study abroad professionals
- Cost
Twin-sharing: US $1,990
Single-room: US $2,980
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Program Overview
IMPACT Italy is a professional development opportunity for international educators that will enable participants to gain firsthand experience through experiential learning workshops, organization visits, and sessions on sustainability, innovation, and cultural heritage. It is a collaborative peer-led program that aims to build a vibrant network of mobility professionals.
The focus is on creating meaningful global immersions that enrich both students and communities by sharing challenges, building connections, and reflecting on best practices.
Benefits of Joining IMPACT
- Core Learning Areas
- Global best practices in experiential learning education
- Strategies for developing sustainable international programs
- Comprehensive safety and risk management fundamentals
- Cultural heritage and social inclusion approaches
- Strategic approaches to partnership development
- Practical Tools
- Implementation plan for sustainable practices in programs
- Risk management toolkit
- Cultural immersion activity frameworks
- Program impact measurement systems
- Partnership development framework for community engagement
- Interactive Program Components
- Hands-on workshops with social impact organizations
- Site visits to sustainable programming elements
- Facilitated expert-led learning sessions
- Collaborative problem-solving workshops
- Cultural immersion activities
- Program Impact & Value
- Enhanced program management capabilities
- Strengthened risk management protocols
- Sustainable operational practices
- Expanded global partnership networks
- Improved cultural competency development strategies
Key Program Elements
Engage with Impactful Organizations and Communities
- Visit to Istituto degli Innocenti, a historic institution advocating child welfare, gender rights, and immigrant support.
- Migrant-led city tour in Florence focusing on social inclusion and cultural diversity.
- Experience purchasing locally sourced produce at food market for sustainable cooking.
- Visit and luncheon at Ragazzi di Sipario Bistrot, an exclusive café run by people with developmental disabilities.
Participate in Insightful Workshops and Sessions
- Lectures on food and culture, urban sociology, sustainable development, and innovation.
- Workshops on Risk management and sustainability embedded within site visits like Boboli Gardens.
- Workshop on culinary sustainability through a hands-on cooking class at Teatro del
Immerse in Cultural Experiences
- Walking tours across Florence, from Piazzale Michelangelo to Santo Spirito.
- Exploration of historic sites including Boboli Gardens and Pitti Palace.
- Chianti wine region visit focused on sustainable wine production and cultural landscapes.
Program Overview
- Location
Florence, Italy
- Suitable Professions
Study abroad professionals
- Cost
Twin-sharing: US $1,990
Single-room: US $2,980
Program Highlights
Cooking workshop & Food market
Palazzo Pitti
Piazzale Michelangelo
Santo Spirito
Wine production experience at Chianti Wine
Baboli Garden
Sample Program Itinerary
Day 1
• Arrival
• Participant welcome
• Welcome dinner at Ristorante Finisterrae
Day 2
• Breakfast
• Workshops at Centro Italiano:
- Orientation and safety briefing
Program expectations and goals - Overview of standard programs in Italy
- Overview of sustainable activities in Florence for Authentica students
• Lunch at Caffe Letterario le Murate
• Guided walking tour: Piazzale Michelangelo, San Miniato al Monte, Giardino delle Rose, San Niccolò, Santo Spirito
• Free time
Day 3
• Breakfast
• Lecture at Centro Italiano: Food and Culture
• Visit to local food market
• Cooking class and lunch at Teatro del Sale
• Organization visit: Istituto degli Innocenti, a public institution for child care and gender rights, with insights from professionals on their projects.
• Snacks and coffee at Caffetteria del Verone
• Free evening
Day 4
• Breakfast
• Visit to Boboli Gardens and Pitti Palace, with a session on Water Preservation and Natural Air Ventilation by Prof. Elisabetta Morici
• Lunch at Ragazzi di Sipario Bistro
• Lunch at Centro Italiano: The new dimension of Florence with a sociologic and anthropological approach by Prof. Leonardo Lastilla
• Visit/Lecture on Restoration and Preservation
• Return to hotel
Day 5
• Breakfast
• Departure to Chianti wine region with accompanying faculty
• Workshop at Savignola Paolina, a sustainable winery presenting the wine-making process and estate history
• Lunch and wine tasting on-site
• Return to Florence
Day 6
• Breakfast
• Migrant tour with expert-led lecture
• Lunch on own
• Final group discussion and program wrap-up
• Free afternoon at Centro Italiano
• Farewell dinner
Day 7
• Departure
Cost
Option | Cost |
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Twin-sharing | US $1,990 |
Single-room | US $2,980 |
Inclusions
Accommodation: Single or twin-sharing (based on choice)
Professional development workshops
Community engagement activities and cultural immersions
Expert-led sessions
All breakfasts, 4 lunches, welcome and farewell dinners
All applicable taxes
Exclusions
- International flights
- Visa fees
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
FAQs About the Program
We expect around 16 to 20 participants, consisting of a fantastic group of international education professionals!
Your co-participants will include international educators from universities across the world. This diverse group will bring a wealth of experience and perspectives, enhancing the collaborative and enriching nature of the program.
You will be staying in comfortable 4-star hotels, all of which have been carefully vetted by us to ensure a high standard of quality and service.
Yes, the program schedule is fixed, but minor adjustments may occur. We will keep you updated on any changes.
Absolutely! Although the program is designed for professionals in international education, you’re welcome to bring a colleague or friend. Please ensure they register as well, so we can make appropriate arrangements.
The safety of our participants is our top priority. We provide comprehensive safety briefings, 24/7 emergency support, and ensure accommodations and activities adhere to high safety standards. The program group will be accompanied by the Authentica team member(s), who will be available 24×7 during the program. In case of an emergency, measures will be taken in real-time.
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If you’re ready to take the next step, fill out the details in the “Apply Now” form, and we will get in touch with you shortly.