Welcome to Northern Italy
Personal enrichment in Northern Italy
Stars and Stripes
May 1, 2025
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There is plenty to do during your tour in Italy! From on-installation employment or education to volunteer work and travel, your time in Italy has a lot to offer.
The Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) does not allow for dependents to work on the economy or operate home-based businesses in Italy. The following are options for on-installation job searching:
NAF Positions: Non-Appropriated Fund (NAF) and General Schedule (GS) positions are offered with MWR, FSS and command agencies. Hours range from full-time to flexible part-time with varying employment benefits. Search and apply at: www.usajobs.gov.
DoDEA-Europe: On-installation schools offer full and part-time employment as support staff, substitute teachers and administrative employees Find certified teaching positions at: www.dodea.edu/offices/HR. Find local support positions at www.usajobs.gov.
Army and Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES): For positions at AAFES facilities like the Exchange and food courts, visit www.aafes.com/Applymyexchange.
Defense Commissary Agency (DECA): Jobs at www.usajobs.gov.
Defense Contractors: Job opportunities with contractors are typically advertised via the company’s human resources department. Your installation’s contracting office and A&FRC or ACS office may have information about companies with contracts near you.
Telework Options: Dependents in Italy with a Missione Visa are now authorized to telework for U.S. employers. For updated information on teleworking visit home.army.mil/italy/my-garrison-italy/telework.
For information on employment in the Vicenza community, please call the ACS Employment Readiness Program at 0444-71-5815/5800.
You can further your college education while stationed in Italy with the assistance of the Education Center. The following schools have special DoD partnerships and presence on installations and are open to all members of the Vicenza Military Community.
Caserma Ederle Education Center | Bldg. 126
Phone: +39-0444-71-4820 DSN: (314) 646-4820
Hours: Monday-Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Embry Riddle: Tuesday – Thursday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. University of Maryland: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Caserma Del Din Education Center | Bldg. 2
Phone: +39-0444-71-4852 DSN: (314) 646-4852
Email: usarmy.usag-italy.id-europe.mesg.education-center@army.mil
Embry Riddle: Monday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. University of Maryland: Tuesday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Education Counselor: Monday – Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University
vicenza@erau.edu | +39-0444-71-4849 (Ederle)/ +39-0444-71-4853 (Del Din)
ERAU offers on site in person and online, certifications, undergraduate and graduate degrees.
University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC)
vicenza-europe@umgc.edu | +39-0444-71-4847 (Ederle)/ +39-0444-71-4853 (Del Din)
UMGC offers on site in person and online, certifications, undergraduate and graduate degrees.
Online coursework
Many U.S.-based colleges and universities offer online courses and discounts for military-affiliated students.
Volunteering is a wonderful way to get involved in your community. Start by making connections.
Your local ACS or M&FRC are hubs for activities and events around northern Italy and can help refer you to volunteer positions.
For information about volunteering opportunities in the community, please call ACS Volunteer Coordinator at 0444-71-5833/5800.
Visit the Post Office, Red Cross and USO for opportunities.
Youth Programs rely on volunteer sports coaches.
Parents can get involved with the parent teacher association at the DoDEA schools.
Find local spouse clubs, interest groups or sports organizations to join.
Do you enjoy writing? Submit travel or lifestyle stories to contentteam@stripes.com for publication on the Stripes Europe website.
Search the Volunteer Management Information System on the Army Family Web portal for volunteer positions. www.armyfamilywebportal.com.