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There are number of projects and initiatives supporting young people to enter employment and in some cases undertake necessary training. These measures target not only young people who left the school early but also include those who are not in employment. Nevertheless, they often focus on supporting young people with low skill levels.
10.1.2.1 Production schools
1Short description
In production schools, young persons can obtain/catch up on basic knowledge and skills. They receive socio-educational counselling and are slowly introduced to the labour market with a combination of work and learning. The measure aims to integrate youngsters into schooling, apprenticeship training or the labour market, depending on individual needs and interests. There are around 20 production schools in Austria.
Target group
Young people (15-25 years old) who have completed compulsory education in particularly those with special educational needs and difficulties such as family problems, alcohol or drug abuse.
10.1.2.2 Pilot project ‘C’mon 14’
2Short description
In the provinces Vienna and Styria, a project called ‚c’mon 14’ was initiated in order to facilitate the transition management between school and employment for disadvantaged young people who need support. The programme was initiated in January 2010 in Vienna (and in May 2010 in Styria) and is scheduled to run until the end of 2011.
The consultants, who are called case managers, provide support with finding an apprenticeship place, provide information and support in making choices on further schooling or employment options, but also on other topics like difficult family situations or credit counselling. Furthermore, case managers hold informational workshops (on topics like how to write applications and CVs, or different professions and job profiles) and provide mobile consultation at some schools. Participation in the
1 Allinger, B. (2011), Austria: ERM Comparative Analytical Report on Recent Policy Developments related to
those Not in Employment, Education and Training (NEET). Available at:
http://www.eurofound.europa.eu/emcc/erm/studies/tn1109042s/at1109041q.htm
2 Allinger, B. (2011), Austria: ERM Comparative Analytical Report on Recent Policy Developments related to
those Not in Employment, Education and Training (NEET). Available at:
programme is free of charge for the adolescents. Case managers also accompany the students to important meetings.
The duration of the programme for an individual is up to two years. In Vienna, the programme is funded by the AMS, ESF and ‘Viennese Employees Promotion Fund’ WAFF (Wiener ArbeitnehmerInnen Förderungsfonds), in Styria it is funded by the BMASK; partners are the AMS and the provincial government of Styria. In both provinces, the programme is implemented by ÖSB Consulting.
The innovative character of this measure is that case managers also provide mobile consultation at schools for students, teachers and parents and can thus be considered a low-threshold initiative. Also, timing is an important factor in this programme; the earlier disadvantaged youth who are endangered of becoming NEETs are being approached, the better are the chances of a successful start into further education or training.
Target groups
Target groups are young people who have finished compulsory education and are in the need of support with regards to career or educational orientation. The project targets young people between 14-17 years old.
Evaluation/success factors
An evaluation of the programme is not yet available.
10.1.2.3 Chancen-Pool Vorarlberg
Short description
The project „Chancen-Pool Vorarlberg“ is an area-wide advisory and support system for young people in the area (Vorarlberg) who have finished compulsory school or who dropped out of upper secondary school and don't have good prospects of finding an appropriate apprenticeship position. „Chancen-Pool” is a network and collaboration of the BIFO (organization for career counselling), schools, employment offices, community commissioners and job coaches who advice young people individually. If pupils are in danger of dropping out teachers inform them about the project and enrol them by sending contact data to the programme coordinator. The coordinator is the main contact person during the whole support process and is responsible for the collaboration between all involved persons/organizations.
Target group
Young people between 15 and 20 years old who have not found an apprenticeship position after finishing compulsory school or students who dropped out of upper secondary school without prospects of finding a work place.
Evaluation/success factors
The collaboration of the menitoned involved organizations is highlighted as one of the key factors. The supporting activities are optimally adjusted to the students’ specific needs e.g. professional coaches and students work on an individually structured activity plan which supports them finding an apprenticeship position, a work place or other qualification measures. In 2011 about 740 young persons were involved in the project. More than half of them (388) could find an apprenticeship position, further eleven students found a work place, 77 students attended a further year of school and 57 attended some further qualification measures.
10.1.2.4 Job Coaching Project
1Timescales
The project was implemented between December 2005 – July 2007. Short description
The aim of the project is to provide young people support in getting a job or on-the- job training. The project provides a personal coach to young a person who is in regular contact with the young person. The coach accompanies young person to the interview and supports them with the interview and new employer. The coach also supports young people to deal with other public organisation such as PES.
The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber and the Public Employment Service Austria are contractors and finance this project. The company AUFLEB (agency for unemployed people) is in charge of the organisation and implementation.
The participants are selected by the Public Employment Service. The project starts with a “qualification unit” which takes eight weeks. During this time, the young people are trained in communication and social skills, in mathematical and other fundamental skills, so deficits can be compensated before their job applications and job interviews. Additionally, the adolescents will get to know a stable daily routine and social structure in order to ensure sustainable integration in the working environment.
The second step is the placement. The coach acquires adequate job offers for the adolescent and makes the appointment for the interview. The coach accompanies the adolescent to the interview and takes – if it is necessary – part in the job interview. The coach accompanies young person in the new employment for 2 months in order to support young person during the beginning of his/her employment.
Companies employing young person are eligible for financial support as well. Target groups
The project targeted young people between 15-25 years old who are long-term unemployed. It targets in particular young people from disadvantaged groups and who did not integrate in the labour market following the participation in other programmes. Evaluation/success factors
Since 2005, 2,012 young people have participated in this project. About 65% have found a job. As a result of the success of the job coaching project a follow-up project started in June 2007.