Vienna fights against youth unemployment: 1,000 opportunities for young people!

Vienna fights against youth unemployment: 1,000 opportunities for young people!

STEFFL Arena, 1220 Wien, Österreich - In Vienna, youth unemployment is combated with concrete measures. The Youth Foundation Vienna, in cooperation with Waff and AMS Vienna, starts an ambitious project, which enables up to 1,000 job -seeking young people between the ages of 18 and 24 free training in promising professions. As wien.gv.at not only benefit from the training, but also receive unemployment benefit and a monthly Training grant of 300 euros. The focus is particularly on industries with acute need for skilled workers such as healthcare, care, social issues and IT.

important step against unemployment

On Monday, January 13, 2025, this program will be officially presented by a photo shoot with economic councilor Peter Hanke and the managing director of Spusu Vienna Capitals Lukas Garhofer at the Steffl Arena. Former athletes such as Pascal Bayer, who has already successfully completed training as a healing masseur, are highlighted as inspiring examples. The city thus sets a clear sign against increasing youth unemployment, which is a great challenge, especially in economically difficult times, as meindezirk.at reports.

The Vienna Youth Foundation now receives 11.75 million euros for the extension of the project by another two years. This clear commitment to promoting youth shows how important the city is the topic of training and professional perspectives. The combination of theory and practice in future -proof professions could preserve many young people in Vienna from unemployment.