Professional orientation fair in Hermagor: Young people discover future opportunities

17. Oktober 2024

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On October 16, 2024, the popular professional orientation fair "Learn what G’schebe!" instead of. This event attracts numerous visitors every year and offers young people direct access to various professional fields. In an interactive environment, the participants, especially 13- and 14-year-olds, were able to experience various craftsmanship and their requirements.

The fair was organized by the vocational and educational orientation Carinthia (BBOK) in cooperation with the association Future Handwerk Industrie Gailtal (ZHIG). The event was supported by several regional institutions, including the labor market service (AMS) Carinthia and the industrial association (IV). These collaborations show the great importance of professional orientation in the region.

professional insights and practical experiences

The young people had the opportunity to explore various industries such as electrical engineering, construction, mechatronics, care and health. They were able to gain practical experience in living workshops and get to know materials that are used in the respective professions. This gave them a clear impression of the various activities and challenges in the different professions.

In addition, workshops from local schools such as the BRG Hermagor and the HLW Hermagor were offered, in which young people received useful information about training opportunities and professional perspectives. Consultants and experts helped the students to recognize their strengths and interests and present secondary schools.

The event not only has informational value, but also promotes networking between schools, parents and regional companies. In this way, young people can enter the world of work with concrete contacts in industry and trade.

positive response and important voices

The feedback from participants and organizers was consistently positive. Mayor Leopold Astner was enthusiastic about the initiative: "This fair is very valuable to bring the young people closer to the training opportunities in our district. It is important that they are motivated to stay in the region."

This is exactly what headmistress Katharina Wastl from MS Hermagor confirms: "Networking with the domestic economy is crucial, especially because the young people will soon have to make important decisions about their professional future." The fair thus acts as an important step to improve career inspection and integration in the region.

Franz Jost, regional office manager of the AMS Hermagor, emphasized the relevance of this event for the local labor market. "Here we show the youngsters their chances and support them in staying in the region," he said. Teacher Sabine Suppersberger also praised the organization of the fair and the quality of the practical stations that always offer the students a highlight.

Overall, "Learn what G’schebe!" the importance of professional orientation for the youth and the measures taken in Carinthia in order to prepare young people as best as possible for their professional future. With many different exhibitors, including local companies, a comprehensive picture of the available training opportunities was created. So it remains to be hoped that many young people take the opportunity to design their professional paths in the region.

A list of committed exhibitors and further information about the trade fair facilities can be viewed in detail on the institutes website, which makes the event on an important appointment in the calendar of career orientation in Hermagor, loud gailtal-journal.at .