School closing in Althofen: Successful graduates celebrate their degrees!

School closing in Althofen: Successful graduates celebrate their degrees!

On July 4, 2025, the school celebrations of the agricultural technical school (LFS) and the Agrar-Hak took place at the Althofen school location. In a festive atmosphere, deputy governor Martin Gruber presented the skilled workers' letters to the graduates. A total of 45 graduates from the LFS, 12 graduates from the Agrar-HAK and 21 graduates from the technical school for adults received their final certificates. In addition, 18 hunter letters and 6 certificates for training were awarded as a home aid. In his speech, Gruber emphasized the importance of practice -oriented training and personal responsibility, which is conveyed at the agricultural technical schools in Carinthia. Mayor Walter Zemrosser was also present at both celebrations and paid tribute to the performance of the students.

In Austria there are around 70 locations for training at agricultural and forestry technical schools, which are characterized by their practical training. These schools belong to the vocational middle schools and cooperate closely with the Ministry of Agriculture. Legal training goals of these schools include the independent management of an agricultural and forestry company, responsible activities in agriculture and the training of multifunctional skills.

diverse degrees and further training offers

The degrees at the agricultural technical schools offer the graduates numerous advantages. This includes, for example, the replacement of the skilled worker examination in at least one -year agricultural practice. Access to promoting agricultural funding and shortened apprenticeships in other professions are also important aspects. The curriculum includes various disciplines, including agriculture, rural housekeeping, horticulture and viticulture, which can be adapted to regional educational needs.

The technical schools are increasingly developing into education centers in rural areas. This is done by the constant further development of the offers and the possibility of being trained in connection with outdoor farming, such as in wood or metal processing. In addition, many schools offer further education and advice on complex topics such as IT and management.

The school qualifications at the agricultural schools are complex. Many qualifications are offered from skilled workers to master exams and university degrees. Graduates also have the opportunity to take part in construction courses in order to continue their education and to acquire additional skills. All of this underlines the importance of agricultural technical schools for the personal and professional development of their students.