AK demands more training opportunities for career changes at AMS

In the last ten years, the AMS's share of training financing has decreased from 20 to 14 percent, and the share of companies from 41 to 31 percent. In contrast, the share of employees has increased from 29 to 42 percent. The AK is calling for more budget for the AMS to expand training offers. Placement and training should be equally important. Clarity and suitable offers are necessary for career changers. Financial support is crucial for the possibility of further training.

AK sees "good basis - but still many hurdles" for career change

There is a "good basis - but still many hurdles" in this regard. The study shows examples of how the transition from "vulnerable" initial professions can succeed. Examples include flight attendants, automotive technicians, construction assistants, employees at mountain railways in winter tourism, and at gas stations. The AK presents suitable target professions and possible qualification paths for the examined initial professions - depicted as "hiking maps" for reorientation in the job. The focus is on people aged around 35 and older with many years of professional experience, for whom a change is desirable or necessary and possible.

The Austrian education and training system already offers certain possibilities. For example, the recognition of apprenticeship periods in related professions is possible. There are also part-time courses, evening colleges, and courses in second-chance education. The areas of energy transition and care offer great potential. According to the Environment Agency Austria, there are still around 1.4 million oil and gas heating systems in Austria that need to be replaced. Here, the career hiking maps illustrate which paths lead from professions in installation and building technology to professions in non-fossil heating systems.

(APA/Red)

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