Learning with practical experience: The dual vocational education system in Carinthia
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Specialists of tomorrow: How Carinthia promotes talent in a practical way
Carinthia stands for practical training with a future.
The dual vocational education system – a combination of school education and practical training in a company – is a successful model that perfectly combines theory and practice.
Apprentices spend part of their training time at vocational school and the other at the company.
In this way, talent is specifically promoted and prepared for the real world of work.
From traditional apprenticeships to “apprenticeship with matriculation examination”, the system offers a variety of career paths.
For companies, this means that they can train their future specialists in-house, with a high chance of long-term retention.
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Advantages that count: This makes Carinthia’s education system special
The dual vocational education system in Carinthia offers more than just theory. It is practical, connected, accessible and located in an environment that facilitates development. These are four strengths that give young people real prospects – because they learn for life here.
1. Practical & future-oriented
Vocational school and companies – in Carinthia, the two go hand in hand. The dual vocational education system teaches practical know-how directly in the company, while theory is taught at vocational school. Whether in tourism, healthcare, metal technology, electrical engineering or IT: those who learn here know what everyday working life looks like – and companies can train the specialists of tomorrow in a targeted manner.
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2. Apprenticeship with matriculation examination: Double qualification
Earn money or obtain qualification for university studies? Both are possible in Carinthia. With the “Lehre mit Matura” or “apprenticeship with matriculation examination”, vocational training and higher education qualifications can be flexibly combined. Apprentices benefit from free preparatory courses, career security and new study opportunities. The result is an educational path that is not only practical, but also forward-looking.
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3. Strongly networked: Education & Economy
Schools and companies work closely together in Carinthia. The dual training system promotes a direct exchange between theory and practice – and thus also the innovative strength of the region. Practical projects, trainee workshops and cooperation with industry ensure that young people gain professional experience at an early stage and that companies find qualified specialists.
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4. Quality of life included
Education in Carinthia means more than just training. Many schools are located close to nature, apprentices benefit from short commuting distances, good infrastructure and an environment that combines learning and living. Here, it’s not just what you become that counts, but also how you get there: with joy, perspective and room to develop.
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Michael Stabentheiner
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Interested readers can find more information about Carinthia as an education hub in the linked whitepaper. We also welcome your inquiries and are happy to support you with advice and assistance.
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