Young talents in the Gailtal: TrainingFit brings a breath of fresh air into professional life!

Young talents in the Gailtal: TrainingFit brings a breath of fresh air into professional life!

In Hermagor, young people are hoping for a promising start to their professional lives with the “Do it” and “Do it First” training fit programs. Loud meinkreis.at The program is aimed at young people between the ages of 15 and 24 who need support starting their careers. The initiative is provided by the Professional Assistance Network (NEBA) on behalf of the Ministry of Social Affairs and receives additional funding from the European Social Fund and the itworks Personalservice undberatung non-profit GmbH.

The program is divided into four pillars: training, coaching, knowledge workshop and sport in order to create a holistic offer for the participants. The focus is on specialist training in popular areas such as technology, retail, catering and social professions. In addition, important topics such as environmental awareness, sustainability as well as re-use and upcycling are covered, which not only offers young people new skills but also an awareness of current challenges.

Comprehensive support for young people

The knowledge workshop teaches valuable cultural techniques and social skills. Digital skills and IT competence are further developed through targeted offerings. Sporting activities that take place regularly not only promote the health but also the team spirit of the participants. By working with external companies and experts, the young people gain practical insights into the professional world and can get to know different professional fields in workshops and cross-professional projects.

An additional highlight are special professional training courses that offer insights into regional companies. The main goal of the TrainingFit program is to strengthen the young people's ability to train and to specifically support them in the transition to the next training course. The participation times are optimally tailored to young career starters: Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and Wednesdays and Fridays from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In Hermagor, dedicated trainers and coaches offer participants on their way to professional independence.

Opportunities for everyone

The WUK work.space takes a similar approach, which also aims to support young people who are about to finish their schooling. Loud wuk.at This program promotes the development of skills and competencies to master the next step in training. The offers are free and allow participation for up to one year. To do this, the young people must be registered with the AMS. There is also a long list of workshops ranging from creative design and media production to digital crafts.

It is particularly important to receive regular support from coaches who keep an eye on the progress of the individual development processes and help with applications. A special fit_lab offers basic education in German, math and English as well as practical life skills that the young people urgently need in order to be able to orientate themselves successfully. A sports day is offered on Fridays, giving young people the opportunity to improve their fitness and have fun with like-minded people.

However, support for young people does not stop with these programs. An analysis by the Ministry of Social Affairs shows that unemployment among 15 to 24 year olds in Austria will be 10.4 percent in 2023, which is one of the lowest rates in a European comparison ( socialminister.gv.at ). The variety of programs and the dual training system play a central role in this success. Society agrees: a good education is the key to a successful future for young people.

Overall, there is an attractive range of options available that not only give young people a perspective, but also actively support them on their way into the professional world. Information about TrainingFit is available at +43 664 60177 5222 or by email at bildungsfitktn@itworks.co.at.