For about two decades, starting from the 2015-2016 academic year, a teaching strategy based on alternating school-work has been introduced into the Italian Education System, forming an integral part of educational pathways. Over the years, this teaching method has undergone several changes and is known as"Paths for Transversal Skills and Orientation (PCTO)"(from 2025, School-Work Training [FSL]). PCTO activities are aimed at students in the final three years of high school and are carried out using a teaching methodology that introduces and engages them with the job environment, thereby preparing them for it. The National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), like other public research institutions, has been carrying out PCTO activities since its inception. Since 2024, the...