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Sindbad

Sindbad connects young people with free personal mentors for 8–12 months to support their entry into upper secondary school or an apprenticeship.

Who is it for?

Young people transitioning into upper secondary education or apprenticeships

Short description

Sindbad pairs young people with volunteer mentors who accompany them for 8–12 months while they search for and enter upper secondary school or vocational apprenticeship training. The program is free for participating young people.

Who the program is for

Young people seeking guidance on school or apprenticeships
Volunteer mentors who want to take social responsibility and learn about different life circumstances
Companies that want to support social sustainability and educational promotion

How Sindbad works

Each mentee receives a personal mentor for several months. Mentors support future planning, application questions and confidence building; at the same time they gain insight into different life situations and participate in a modular training offer. The program operates regionally at several locations in Austria.

Impact and quality

By June 2026, 8,865 young people had been reached; the goal is 10,000 participants by the end of 2026.
83% of mentoring pairs complete the program.
Of those, 83% achieve entry into an apprenticeship or further vocational training.
94% of mentees in the most recent cohort would recommend Sindbad.

Further features

Additional offerings target teachers, ÜBA Vienna apprentices and companies.
There is a child and youth protection policy and an ombudsman office for quality assurance.
Companies can use consulting and measures for social sustainability.