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Österreichischer Integrationsfonds (ÖIF): Mentoring für Migrant:innen

ÖIF mentoring programme that helps migrants through personal mentor support to access employment, vocational training and further education in Austria.

Who is it for?

Well-qualified migrants

What is it about?

The programme is aimed at well-qualified migrants who have difficulty finding employment in Austria that matches their qualifications. Its goal is to support career entry through individual mentoring and to reduce barriers in the Austrian labour market.

Who is the programme suitable for?

Migrants with professional qualifications seeking employment, further training or vocational education
People who lack professional networks or knowledge of the local labour market

Contents and objectives

Individual mentor support to help navigate the Austrian labour market
Building professional networks and practical assistance with the application process
Support for entry into employment, training and further education

Format and process

The programme is offered in rounds and combines personal mentoring with regional services; exact details and participation requirements are described for each round.

Implementing organisation and partners

The programme is run by the Austrian Integration Fund (Österreichischer Integrationsfonds, ÖIF). The offer is implemented in cooperation with relevant partners from the labour market and business sectors.

Availability and materials

The mentoring is offered in several federal states (for example Tyrol, Styria, Vienna, Lower Austria, Upper Austria, Carinthia).
Information materials such as flyers and a programme handbook are available.

Note: The programme supports both career orientation and networking within the Austrian labour market.