Top schools in Amstetten receive BBO seal of approval for career orientation!
Top schools in Amstetten receive BBO seal of approval for career orientation!
Waidhofen/Ybbs, Österreich - On June 8, 2025, there was a very special day for two schools in the Amstetten district. The Nöms Wallsee and the NÖMs Waidhofen/Ybbs were awarded the coveted BBO seal of approval, which is awarded by the Lower Austria Chamber of Commerce. This award aims to promote the quality of the educational and professional orientation lessons and is an important initiative in times of increasing shortage of skilled workers.
This year, a total of 55 schools in Lower Austria received the seal of approval, including 46 middle and 6 polytechnic schools, 2 general special schools and 1 AHS lower level. In his speech, Wolfgang Ecker, President of the Commerce Chamber of Lower Austria, pointed out the central role of school professional orientation. "It helps young people to recognize their strengths and interests and make well -founded decisions for their future," said Ecker. This support also reduces the risk of training abortions and improves the opportunities of young people on the job market. More information can be found in wko.at.
Discover the variety of professions
The State Councilor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister summed it up: In Lower Austria, students have the opportunity to choose from 200. "It is crucial that our students know the entire range of professional opportunities to make the right choice," she emphasized in her speech. BBO teacher: Inside play a key role. They organize company visits and trial internships to enable the students: to enable practical objections to different professions inside. The commitment of these teachers was also recognized with the BBO teacher: Interior Award, which Maria Eckl received from the Ottenschlag middle school.
However, the challenges in the education sector should not be underestimated. According to a study, the demand for qualified specialists is growing in certain industries, while in other areas, such as in the craft, a decline can be observed. In order to counteract these bottlenecks, it is essential that professional orientation is based on the real needs of the labor market. Specialists often arise due to unfulfilled market needs and different expectations between employers and potential workers. This illustrates the need for an inclusive educational policy in order to achieve those who have a special need for support. Further information on this can be found in the [bpb.de] (https://www.bpb.de/shop/zeitschratzen/apuz/fachkraeftemangel-2024/548773/bildungpolitik- against-fachkraefteengpaesse/).
important measures to improve
The BBO teachers: Inside, not only key persons are in professional orientation, but also in reducing training drops. By incorporating the students: inside and their parents in the career choice process, they significantly improve the prospects of a more successful professional life. There is a need for action to reduce the number of young adults without a professional qualification, which rose to 2.9 million in 2022. This represents one of the greatest challenges for the education system.
In view of the forecast declines of the employable population, it is crucial to increase the success rates in the education system, especially for people with a migration background. For example, the expansion of childcare offers and early language support are necessary to increase the employment of foreign women. In summary, it can be said that the award of the NÖMs Wallsee and Nöms Waidhofen/Ybbs is not only recognizing their excellent work in the field of professional orientation, but also a step in the right direction in the fight against the shortage of skilled workers in Austria. The future of the Austrian economy depends crucially on the qualification and motivation of our youth.| Details | |
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