“I feel good here; I’m very comfortable in this center. I feel calm and I’m learning many things every day. I’ve made friends here in Italy, I go out.” The speaker is Kaiss, 17, Tunisian, currently staying at the reception center for unaccompanied foreign minors in Sicignano degli Alburni. His account is simple and direct, conveying a sense of stability, relationships and small but meaningful progress. His daily life revolves around commitments and growth. “The days are full, between work and activities,” he says. “This helps me think about my future.” Central to his path is an apprenticeship in the construction sector, an experience that means much more to him than just a job. “I’m learning a trade and that’s important to me. I like working and I get along well with my colleagues,” he continues. “Every day I learn something new and that makes me feel more confident.”

This experience is also strengthening his independence. “I want to become independent, to build something with my own efforts. Work is important for that,” he emphasizes. When asked about his needs, Kaiss is clear: “I need to keep learning and to have a passport,” he adds. “I would like to be able to go back to see my family in Tunisia, to see my mother who I miss, and then return to Italy to work.” His wish combines affection and plans for the future without contradiction.

Looking ahead, his plan is straightforward: “In a few years I see myself with a steady job, maybe still in construction, because I like it. I would like to have a peaceful life.” He adds, “I like being in Italy; I don’t want to move back to live in my country. I want to return only to see my mother and then come back here, work and support her.” These words express a concrete vision of the future, grounded in responsibility and determination. “I want to build something of my own here in Italy, with my own efforts,” he repeats.