New college for elementary education in Villach: Register now!

New college for elementary education in Villach: Register now!

A new, two-year college for elementary education was launched in Villach in autumn 2024, which is housed at the Hak Villach as part of the BAfEP Carinthia. This institution is strategically located near Lind Kindergarten, which provides hands-on learning opportunities for students. Loud klick-kaernten.at the pilot project was already considered a complete success. The director of BAfEP Carinthia, Barbara Graber, emphasizes the need for training in order to meet the increasing need for qualified kindergarten teachers.

Open day and registration options

Vice Mayor Sarah Katholnig supports the initiative and emphasizes that the new training offers represent a great opportunity for interested parties from Upper Carinthia. The city has also improved standards of care and made pay more attractive. At an open day on January 10, 2025, those interested can find out comprehensive information about the training. You also have the opportunity to register by January 23rd for the upcoming aptitude tests, which will take place next spring my-freizeit.net reported.

These developments are particularly important given the increased demand for early education professionals in the region. The new college is expected to help combat the shortage of skilled workers and increase the quality of early childhood education.