Transforming a dream into a concrete career is possible, and Francesca De Simone is proof of this. A former sales assistant with a passion for pastry making, she decided to change her life by enrolling in the professional pastry course at the Congusto Institute .
" The course was fundamental for me," says Francesca. " Not only did I learn the techniques of modern pastry making, but I had the opportunity to work with great professionals like Marco Pedron, who helped me grow and find my path." During the training, she refined technical skills, from working with dough to making modern desserts, but above all she acquired method and discipline, key elements for those who want to work in this sector.
What made the course even more stimulating was the possibility of immediately putting into practice the knowledge acquired. Thanks to the support of the method teachers and collaborations with professionals in the sector, Francesca had the ' opportunity to participate in a special event that marked a turning point in his career: an internship in Marco Pedron's pastry shop, followed by a ' assumption.
Today Francesca wakes up every morning at 5:30 in Tortona, takes the train to Milan and dedicates herself to preparing orders for various pastry shops. A demanding job, which she faces with determination and passion. " Every day is a new opportunity to improve myself and learn something new," she says. Her goal? To open a cake-to-order laboratory, where every dessert tells a story.
Her journey shows how training can be the first step to reinventing yourself professionally. In a world where the job market is increasingly fluid and careers less linear, having a solid and practical preparation is essential to transform a talent into a profession. And Francesca's story is proof that, with commitment and the right guidance, you can change direction and build your own future.
