New opportunities program: Viennese women receive support when starting their careers!

New opportunities program: Viennese women receive support when starting their careers!

A groundbreaking program to empower Viennese women without vocational training was presented today. The new women's work foundation Vienna is specifically aimed at women aged 25 and over who receive unemployment benefit and find themselves in difficult professional situations, especially after a maternity leave. The foundation, which is part of the Vienna Employees' Promotion Fund (waff), offers comprehensive career guidance and free training opportunities. Women who take part in this program receive an additional 300 euros a month in training grants to make it easier for them to re-enter the job market. This offer will initially be made available for one year, but with the option of extension and a budget of over 1.7 million euros.

Vienna City Councilor for Economic Affairs Peter Hanke emphasized the urgency of this initiative and explained that the risk of unemployment for women without vocational training is three times higher than for their trained colleagues. The support from the Women's Employment Foundation is intended to help improve training and thus the chances of well-paid jobs. According to Hanke, qualified training is the key to better career opportunities. This is also confirmed by an analysis of the “Jobs PLUS Training” program, which shows that graduates earn significantly higher incomes and are employed more often.

Planned training initiatives and support measures

The innovative offering from the Women's Work Foundation integrates training programs in promising areas such as climate protection, sustainability and social professions. The city of Vienna underlines its efforts to promote women in the world of work by taking comprehensive measures to improve working conditions. At 76 percent, women's labor force participation in Vienna is above the Austrian average, but the challenge remains to further promote equality.

Overall, the Women's Work Foundation also offers opportunities for further training and retraining that support women in their professional development. Vice Mayor Kathrin Gaál emphasized the importance of this initiative, which not only contributes to increasing labor force participation, but also to promoting equality in all areas of life. The city of Vienna sees itself as a pioneer in equality and offers numerous programs to help women in various life situations.