Burgenland University of Applied Sciences: Elix project Ebnet students the career path

The EU project Elix supports Burgenländer students in transition to their professional life through practical training and community service learning.
The EU project Elix supports Burgenländer students in transition to their professional life through practical training and community service learning. (Symbolbild/ANAGAT)

Burgenland University of Applied Sciences: Elix project Ebnet students the career path

Burgenland, Österreich - in a world in which the transition from the university to the professional world is becoming increasingly challenging, the

The principles of the Community Service Learning (CSL) are in the foreground as part of "Elix". The idea behind it is simple: students work with local organizations, meet real challenges and develop important skills such as critical thinking and resilience.

needs -based design of the range of courses

In order to better understand the needs of students and companies, the project team relies on focus groups and surveys. The results of these conversations flow into the design of the course offer, which becomes more practical and future -oriented. "One goal is to also incorporate megatrends into the study program," explains Liszt-Rohlf.

At the end of the project, a digital tool kit is to be provided for teachers that can not only be used in terms of time and place, but should also optimize the individual career development of the students. This is a creative approach that focuses on the training for the nearest future.

EU-funded mobility in the university area

The "Elix" project is part of a larger mobility action supported by the EU and contributes to strengthening the connections between education and the labor market. The mobility projects in the Erasmus+ funding program enable students to gain international experiences, be it through internships abroad or study visits to partner universities. Erasmus+ promotes the personal development of the participants and Interdisciplinary approaches.

The Burgenland University of Applied Sciences shows the “Elix” project how important it is to optimally prepare young people for the challenges of the future. This not only makes a good start to professional life, but also a sustainable effect on society. After all, you can never start early enough to set the course for the future!

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