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The “ Career Platform at Heldenplatz – Schools' Day ” will take place again in 2026 and this year offers an even broader range of information on apprenticeships and training opportunities: Students can learn about training and job opportunities as metal technicians, cooks or restaurant managers, automotive mechanics, electrical technicians, architectural drafters, administrative assistants or office clerks, among others. A supporting program offers exciting insights into different working environments and invites participation and hands-on experience at interactive stations.
In the run-up to the celebrations for the Austrian National Day 2026, the Federal Ministry of Defence (BMLV) , the Austrian Integration Fund (ÖIF) , the City of Vienna and the Vienna Education Directorate invite all pupils from the 7th grade onwards to find out about the diverse apprenticeships in the public service and beyond.
- Registration is now possible via this link .
- If you have any questions, please write to us at: karriereplattform-heldenplatz@integrationsfonds.at
The cultural outreach team of the Museum of Military History offers three interactive modules for young people from the 7th grade onwards. The tour lasts approximately 60 minutes and takes place at the Outer Castle Gate.
- The end of democracy – threat to democratic structures
- Heroes of today – monuments and the culture of remembrance
- Forgetting and Remembering – Power and Manipulation of Images and Media
You can register for the guided tour via this email address .
Workshop “My Path into Public Service”
Integration ambassadors:
- Lisney Fernando – Militia student, Theresian Military Academy
- Mohamed Ibrahim – Cybercrime expert, Federal Criminal Police Office
- Christian Doneis – Police Officer & Detective, Vienna Police Department
Contents:
- Insights into the police, the Federal Criminal Police Office & the Austrian Armed Forces
- Career paths, entry-level options & career paths
- Personal experiences & career perspectives
Workshop times on October 21, 2026:
9:30–10:00 | 10:30–11:00 | 11:30–12:00
Registration and information at zoe@integrationsfonds.at .
Around 7,000 students with and without a migration background took the opportunity on October 22, 2025, to learn about more than 70 apprenticeships . Numerous training companies and institutions presented themselves on site, including:
- the Austrian Armed Forces
- as well as companies such as ÖBB, Post, Porr, Vienna Airport, Austrian Airlines, Siemens and McDonald's
The diverse supporting program offered exciting information booths, interactive stations, and numerous networking opportunities. In addition to traditional information sessions, the focus was on practical demonstrations and personal conversations with current apprentices, providing authentic insights into their daily work.
The event was very well organized and informative. The highlight was the visit to the Heroes' Gate. The students were thrilled by the Austrian Armed Forces' display. Afterwards, we discussed the tasks of the armed forces and the topic of neutrality in class. We would be happy to come again next year with our vocational school class.
The career platform brings young people in Austria together to experience their future opportunities firsthand. This event offers the best conditions for gaining initial insights into professional life. I look forward to talking with the young people again this year and giving them tips for a successful career.
The event offered exciting hands-on stations with practical exercises that provided diverse insights into various professions. The stamp card and prize draw further motivated exploration. A particular highlight was the practical and vivid introduction to professional activities at the stations.
