The National “New Future” Day is an initiative dedicated to teenage girls and boys who want to explore different professional fields. The goal is to offer them a change of perspective, encouraging them to follow their interests and talents.

During this day, young people will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in work environments where their gender is usually underrepresented. This approach aims to promote greater awareness and freedom in choosing a career path, counteracting stereotypes that can still influence educational and career decisions today.

“Nuovo Futuro” is a cooperative project between schools, the world of work, and parents, which supports gender equality in life and career planning. In the Canton of Ticino, the initiative is aimed at students in the 2nd and 3rd years of middle school.

SUPSI has been actively participating in the Day for years with a series of proposals designed to stimulate young people's curiosity and interest in innovative and inclusive professions.

Here is a summary of what the departments have to offer. For more details and to register, click on the titles:

• The Department of Innovative Technologies offers:
  • “Discover technology and IT at SUPSI”, an immersion in the creative and varied world of electronics and IT.
• The Department of Business, Health and Social Sciences offers:
  • “A day as a nurse”, to discover the daily work in a hospital.
  • “A day as a physiotherapist”, to explore rehabilitation and manual therapy techniques.
  • “A day as an occupational therapist,” to learn about strategies that promote patient autonomy.
  • “A day as a care professional,” to experience working in social care facilities.
• The Department of Education and Learning / University of Teacher Education offers:
  • “Teacher for a day,” an immersive experience in the role of a teacher, from lesson preparation to classroom teaching.
• The Department of Environment, Construction, and Design presents:
  • “Girls and construction – let's go!,” to discover civil engineering through structural models and seismic simulations.
  • “Today I'm an architect too!”, to explore architectural design with practical activities.
  • “Home sweet home: the interior designer,” to design living spaces in harmony with the environment.
  • “The secrets of restoration,” to experiment with cleaning and color restoration techniques on works of art.
  • “A day as a visual designer,” to try your hand at visual communication between graphics and video, in collaboration with RSI WeTube.

This initiative is a valuable opportunity to discover new possibilities, broaden your horizons, and build your future with greater awareness and confidence.