With the dual academy, a completely new training path was created, which brings a lot of advantages for companies as well as for high school graduates. Companies that would like to train trainees as future specialists can apply now.
Direct career entry, attractive salary, internship abroad and top training as an application developer: With the Dual Academy, this will also be possible for AHS high school graduates in Carinthia from autumn 2022. And that’s not only tempting for the specialists of tomorrow. In this way, companies get access to highly qualified employees and can offer modern training – supported by generous subsidies. Interested companies can now register for the trainee program.
Dual Academy
AHS Graduates as application developers
“Our goal in Carinthia is to fill at least one class until autumn. The dual academy is an excellent opportunity for companies to do something against the shortage of skilled workers in the economy and to bring high school graduates to the company”, says Martin Zandonella, chairman of the WK experts group UBIT, and adds: “That’s why we invite every IT company to participate in the future project – Dual Academy.”
What is the Dual Academy?
The dual academy is a practice-oriented training especially for high school graduates – and thus a new, exciting alternative to university or technical college. The high school graduates complete an abbreviated apprenticeship as an application developer. Companies take over the company trainee program, which is supported by specialist theory in a vocational school and competence center with its own classes and curricula, as well as training in future skills. A stay abroad of at least one week is mandatory for the trainees. In three years, the trainees learn in a compact form what they need for the working world and are well paid for it – according to the IT collective agreement.
Grants for companies
With the Dual Academy, companies can position themselves as attractive employers and recruit AHS graduates as skilled workers. There are several funding options for commitment as a company mentor: With the AMS Funding 18+ there is 600 euros per month for all training years, external training measures and internships abroad are supported with up to 75 percent via the LEHRE.FÖRDERN program. This means that the training is financially worthwhile for trainees and companies.
If you are interested in the program or have any further questions, send an email to karin.zezulka@wkk.or.at – we will be happy to advise you personally!
