J&J Local Partner

Fondazione Johnson & Johnson Johnson & Johnson, Italy Johnson & Johnson Medical, Italy Janssen Italy

Community Partner

  • L’Altra Napoli Onlus (“The Other Naples”) – Coordinating Entity
  • Istituto Statale D’Istruzione Superiore Caracciolo – I. D’este
  • Liceo Scientifico Statale Giuseppe Mercalli
  • Italian Red Cross
  • Associazione Dynamo Camp Onlus
  • Seconda Università degli Studi di Napoli

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In September 2013, Johnson & Johnson in partnership with Fondazione Johnson & Johnson and L’Altra Napoli Onlus (“The Other Naples”) launched the BTE-Naples, Italy program for 50 students attending the Istituto Statale D'Istruzione Superiore Caracciolo - I. D'este or Liceo Scientifico Statale Giuseppe Mercalli.  During the three-year program, BTE students participated in a variety of academic enrichment, career readiness and exploration, and higher education exploration and preparation opportunities, including:
  • Applied Learning Projects - annual, team-based projects focused on specific health issues.
  • Interpersonal Skills Workshops. "Theater training" built student understanding of how interpersonal relationships and expressive / communication skills are essential for cohesive, efficient and creative working groups.
  • Summer Camp (June 2014).  A three-night team building and networking opportunity at Dynamo Camp (a recreational camp for sick children, part of the Hole in the Wall camp Network created by Paul Newman).
  • University Tours, including visits to theFaculty of Medicine of the Second University of Naples.
  • Career Exploration - workshops on four specific medical and paramedical professions.
  • Red Cross First Aid Course and Certification. 
  • Company Tours of Johnson & Johnson local operating company facilities in Italy, hospitals or medical centers.