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Education

Early vocational training is a key feature, with 80% of young people between 15 and 18 on a vocational course. A ‘dual education’ system involves companies closely - 110,000 apprentices are currently trained in 30,000 businesses. E-learning is on the increase and the Austrian university sector is very advanced. Education from Austria – Surprisingly Ingenious 

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      Overview

      Anyone wanting to conduct business in a forward-looking way needs well-educated specialists, employees and managers and must combine theory and practice. Austrian suppliers provide the necessary educational expertise, given that this has a tradition going back to the Middle Ages in Austria. And today, Austrian businesses are recognised learning locations, and vocational schools provide support to business operations. The success of such Austrian educational expertise shall not be overlooked. Around 80% of young people complete practical professional training in Austria in the form of an apprenticeship or in a vocational lower or upper secondary school, and approximately one third of CEOs at Austrian companies have completed an apprenticeship in one of around 200 teaching professions.

      Facts and Figures

      Austria’s educational system is numbered among the best in the world.  One of the distinctive features of the Austrian educational system is the extensive co- operation prevailing between the business community and educational institutions.

      Success stories

      Whether traditional family companies or new start-ups, there are many companies in Austria which have proven themselves on the global markets with their products and services. You can read about their success stories here.
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