In the first experience (Rebibbia jail, Rome, 2002) 30 prisoners attended the training course while 18 of them ended it. That has to be considered a good result compared to the average level of participation in professional training courses, that is around 10%.

The new ongoing trainings in Rome, Turin, and Laureana di Borrello (Reggio Calabria) are based on smaller classes with a higher commitment: around 80% of attendants partecipation recorded in the first theoretical phase.

A specific training module has been developed to underline the social value of the programme, and a technical and psychological commission selected the people to be involved in the courses, evaluating their attitude to technologies and new jobs.

The course is preceded by motivational interviews while the motivation degree is monitored during the training through moments of group evaluation.

The assessment is made through the submission of questionnaires (self empowerment, technical skills) before, in the middle and at the end of the training.

The main aims for social supporting are:

1. To contribute to the successful installation of the solar plant by an internal awareness and "ownership" integrating technical training with a motivational and psycho-social path.

2. To promote the acquisition of new abilities in order to look at the educational training as an experience of growth and self awareness towards environment and new opportunities regarding the external society.

3. To acquire the ability to work in team and, consequently, to promote social skills on job training and team building.

The most challenging difficulty to be overcame in the practical job was the integration among different approaches and cultures. On the other hand, the positive interdependence among different abilities, and the introduction and consolidation of a pluralistic culture and competencies in practical activities, developed a proper use of the group as an instrument of empowerment.