Up to 500 Euros: Viennese Receive More Money for Education
Viennese will receive more money for their education and further training from January 1st, the "Viennese Workers' Promotion Fund" (waff) announced on Wednesday. Because the waff is increasing the education account and will support Viennese with up to 500 Euros instead of the previous 300 Euros. This promotion is independent of whether they are currently employed or looking for work.
Education Funding for Viennese will be Increased from 2025
With the education account, the waff subsidises half the costs of education or further training courses at an education provider recognised by the waff. The subsidy can be applied for online without an income limit. This year, more than 7 million Euros are available for this educational measure. This can support around 8,000 Viennese.
"Education and further training are becoming increasingly important in our professional lives. For me, it is clear that as many Viennese as possible should benefit from education or further training," said Vienna's Economic City Councillor Peter Hanke, according to the announcement. "For this, we will provide significantly more money in the future." Since the introduction of the education account 30 years ago, around 126,000 people - including 80,000 Viennese women - have used this promotion.
(APA/Red)
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