Women's professional center Hallein: A way back to professional life and to the community

Women's professional center Hallein: A way back to professional life and to the community

The women's profession (FBZ) in Hallein has established itself as an important point of contact for women who have difficulty entering the labor market. It not only offers practical support, but also plays a crucial role in the personal development of women.

The reasons why many women cannot gain a foothold in working life are diverse. They often have to fight resistance within the family with challenges such as lack of childcare, cultural barriers or, in rare cases. Monika Kronif, an FBZ consultant, explains: "The women who come to us bring many different needs and experiences with. Psychological stress and lack of confidence can represent real obstacles." Through targeted workshops that run over a period of three months and include twelve participants per round, the women help to gain a foothold and prepare for an application or job.

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The FBZ has proven to be extremely effective, with an almost 100 percent success rate in supporting women who want to work again. "Far too often the women sit at home, but do not want to work, but do not do it. We break this vicious circle," emphasizes Kronif. The women's profession was opened in Hallein in 2022 and quickly established itself as one of the most important facilities for women across Austria.

A decisive factor for the success of the FBZ are the good contacts with various companies and the cooperation with the labor market service (AMS). "We wouldn't exist without that," continued Kronifrisch. The AMS plays an important role, not only in the mediation of jobs, but also in the financial support of the project.

But the services of the FBZ are not limited to the job placement. Another important aspect is the social exchange that arises in the workshops. The participants make contacts with like -minded people, which often leads to permanent friendships. "Many help each other, be it childcare or organizing events," explains Kronifrif. It becomes clear that the workshops also act as a platform for social interactions and community formation.

The successes of the women's profession have already caused many positive feedback and show how important such initiatives are to give women a second chance on the labor market. The question of how the responsible organizations want to further expand the offers remains exciting. For more information about this valuable facility, interested parties can The report on www.s.at