Young people in Wiener Neustadt: AMS fights against record unemployment!

Young people in Wiener Neustadt: AMS fights against record unemployment!

Wiener Neustadt, Österreich - Youth unemployment in Wiener Neustadt rose sharply in May. The number of unemployed adolescents increased by 29 percent compared to the previous year, as meinbezirk.at . This worrying phenomenon is evident in many age groups, particularly affected young people under the age of 25. Unemployment continues to increase in Austria and now reach 61,174 people, which corresponds to an increase of 12.1 percent compared to the previous year

In order to counter the trend, the labor market service (AMS) has developed special offers that should offer young people better orientation on the labor market. Graduates of the polytechnic or young people who have completed professional orientation internships at higher schools can usually find a training position quickly. School dropouts from commercial academies (HAK), trade academies (hash) and higher technical educational institutions (HTL) also benefit from these options.

measures of the AMS

The AMS carries out a youth coaching that applies until the age of 18. Young people will support to create CVs and find suitable teaching companies. An essential goal is to check the suitability for an apprenticeship, especially for young people with a special school background.

An important part of the programs is the “training fit” training measure, in which the maturity, health requirements and skills of the young people are analyzed. If regular training is not possible, AMS is looking for alternatives. The AMS also offers a youth education center in which young people can get to know their strengths and weaknesses better in courses and internships.

professional perspectives thanks to mentoring

Another important project is "Sindbad", which is supported by the AMS. This mentoring program aims to accompany young people from the disadvantaged circumstances during the transition to the labor market. Around 2,500 mandatory students have already been supported in the past few years: in this context, with 80 percent of the participants, with a apprenticeship or further training, ams.at .

The mentoring program offers a 1: 1 exchange between experienced young professionals or students (mentor: inside) and the mentees. The aim is to support the mentees and prepare for a company apprenticeship. The mentor: inside, which are often between 20 and 35 years old, offer valuable insights and advice to make the transition to professional life smoothly.

inter -company apprenticeship training

An additional aspect is the inter -company apprenticeship training (ÜBA) that offers food for young people who have difficulty finding a regular apprenticeship. In 2024, 8,718 young people already took part in this training, such as the ams.at . ÜBA apprentices are supported by the mentoring program "Sindbad" to improve the chances of a direct entry into the first job market.

Overall, the educational path is crucial for the professional future: While the unemployment rate of people with a maximum compulsory school leaving certificate is 19.6 percent, the teaching graduates are only 5.6 percent. With its diverse programs and offers, the AMS contributes to promoting young people in their training and professional perspective.