E.Ri.Fo. is a non-profit organization in the field of research, training and guidance of adults.

Within LLP it has participated in more than 15 projects.

E.RI.FO. is currently coordinating two Multilateral and one Leonardo da Vinci Partnership projects.

E.RI.FO. develops e-learning programs and courses, based on an innovative storyboarding model. For what concerns Guidance services, it owns a model and a software for recognising knowledge and skills acquired via non formal and informal learning, strongly contributing to the identification of the so-called "shadow competencies", thus improving individual employability.

It has a wide network of institutional partners, companies, trade unions and public and private training institutions.

E.RI.FO.'s priority thematic areas are:

• Development of learning environments for the acquisition of key competences
• Training of elder adults and / or people with special needs
• Recognition and validation of informal and non formal learning outcomes
• Application of new skills for new jobs
• Development of innovative management systems
• Education of young people with special needs
• Creation of networks aimed at increasing knowledge and employability throughout entire lives.

E.Ri.Fo. owns a quality management system certified by BVQI for research, guidance and training activities, and it is undergoing the procedures for obtaining an accreditation from the Italian Ministry of Education and Scientific Research.