As one of Austria’s largest providers of adult education with a strong focus on vocational education and training (VET), we have been creating pathways to social inclusion and labour market participation for decades through our diverse, flexible, and innovative learning opportunities, particularly for low-skilled and disadvantaged individuals. Since 2019, we have successfully delivered vocational training programmes in the retail sector for Roma and Romnja participants, supporting their access to qualifications and employment. Building on this experience, we aim to develop and scale an integrated support model that combines training in future-oriented occupational fields with career guidance, coaching, mentoring, and tailored job matching services.
Areas of activity
Social Innovation & Capacity Building
Social innovationPilot projectsProfessional training
Employment, Skills & NEETs Activation
Youth employmentVocational education and training (VET)Career guidanceUpskilling and reskilling
Austrian VET provider with extensive experience in labour market integration, coaching and training for low-skilled groups, including Roma. Strong employer network for internships, placements and sustainable employment.
Project coordinator (legal entity)
Public employment services (PES), employment agencies, job centres
Author
Project development at Berufsförderungsinstitut Wien
BFI Vienna is currently seeking Part 1 and Part 2 cooperation partners as part of this call for proposals. As an organization, we are only eligible to participate as a Part 3 partner.