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Reconciling work and family life
Carinthia offers the perfect work-life balance. Austria’s southernmost province combines career opportunities with a wide range of leisure options. Surrounded by mountains, lakes and forests, Carinthia is an inviting place for hiking, cycling, swimming and winter sports. Flexible working time and family-friendly offers make it easier to reconcile work and private life. Its central location in the heart of Europe and excellent infrastructure provide a better quality of life.
Carinthia is the ideal place to combine professional success and personal satisfaction. In Carinthia, you will find affordable, comfortable housing and a wide range of leisure activities. A Mediterranean way of life, unique culture and vibrant social scene await you just three hours from Vienna, Venice or Zagreb. This location in close proximity to Italy and Slovenia opens up new perspectives and connections – and not just geographically.
First-class research and teaching
Carinthia – a region of knowledge, innovative technologies and interesting industries! Right in the heart of Europe, investors here will find a stable legal system, a business-friendly tax system and attractive funding opportunities. As a result, the province has developed extremely fast in terms of technology, innovation and research. The research quota, for example, has been growing continuously since 2009; at 3.2 percent, it is currently among the highest in the world. Particular attention should be drawn to corporate research, which accounts for 75 percent.
A wide range of training opportunities and job offers
The range of training and career opportunities in Carinthia is huge. In Carinthia, you will find training opportunities in the fields of technology, economics, culture and languages – to name just a few. Particularly noteworthy is the technological expertise in Carinthia, for which leading international companies such as Infineon Technologies Austria, Mahle Filtersysteme Austria, Treibacher Industrie AG, Lam Research, Kapsch TrafficCom and Flex (Flextronics International) are responsible. But small and medium-sized companies are also involved. They all have a significant influence on developments in the electronics, microelectronics, mechatronics and medical engineering sectors. Fancy a new job in Carinthia?
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Develop your personal potential and achieve your individual goals
Personal abilities and talents are encouraged here – those who want to do so can flourish and reach their potential. Determination, motivation and commitment open many doors if you want to achieve something great.
Extraordinary habitat between mountains and lakes
Carinthia is a natural paradise. The silky-soft moss green of Lake Ossiacher See offers a constant view of the Gerlitzen summit while swimming. The playful nature of Lake Millstätter See and the Caribbean blue of Lake Wörthersee are equally wonderful. The lakes and mountains in Carinthia have different characters and shape the people who live here. All roads to Carinthia lead through mountains: in the north the Hohe Tauern, in the south the Carnic Alps and the Karawanken, and in the east the Koralpe mountains. Within these mountain ranges lie around 200 lakes with drinking water quality. The scenic beauty, coupled with a southern flair, makes Carinthia a special place to live.
Sport and nature in harmony
Sport and nature in harmony: Carinthia is a paradise for sports enthusiasts. Whether hiking, cycling, climbing, sailing, swimming or skiing – everyone will find the perfect sport here. The breathtaking landscape with mountains, lakes and forests offers the ideal setting for outdoor activities of all kinds.
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Experience culture, feel tradition
Experience culture, feel tradition: From classical to modern, Carinthia is a delight with a wide range of cultural offerings, from theatre and music to literature and architecture. But Carinthia’s uniqueness is not only found in museums and on stages, but also in the everyday lives of its people. Visit local markets, taste regional specialities and experience the warm hospitality of Carinthians.
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Round-the-clock care
Round-the-clock care: In Carinthia, all insured persons have the same access to all health services. 15 hospitals with the latest technology, comprehensive emergency assistance, innovative services for senior citizens and their families, and many initiatives for healthy nutrition and exercise make Carinthia a region worth living in that is second to none.
Economically and politically safe and stable
Austria is a very safe country by international standards. This also applies to the federal province of Carinthia. Everyone can move around freely here – whether in urban areas, in the countryside, during the day or at night. Carinthia also offers economic and political stability, creating ideal conditions for making a new home.
Michael Stabentheiner