Career Guidance and Labor Market Integration
Work means more than just income - it fosters independence, social participation and future prospects. At the same time, the world of work is constantly changing: new job profiles are emerging, requirements are evolving and many people need professional support to find their way into training, careers and employment. This is exactly where the Academic Program “Career Guidance and Labor Market Integration - Academic Trainer” comes in.
You’ll develop a solid understanding of the dynamics of the labor market and learn to professionally support people in various life situations - from young people entering the workforce to those seeking a career change, as well as people with a migration background or those returning to work after extended career breaks. In doing so, you’ll combine knowledge of labor market policy with practical methods of counseling, career guidance and skills development.
As a part-time Academic Program, the course provides you with both theoretical foundations and practical tools for your professional practice. You’ll explore labor market trends, social law, the educational landscape and project management; develop skills in training and counseling; and learn to plan, implement and refine labor market-related projects. This will qualify you for positions of responsibility in educational institutions, social organizations, integration projects, government agencies and many other areas of labor market integration.
Supporting People on their Career Paths.
Develop the knowledge and methods needed to provide professional support to people in career guidance, skills development and labor market integration.
Study Content and Areas of Focus
Who is this course intended for?
This Academic Program is designed for people who assist others with career guidance, skills development and integration into the workforce, or who wish to gain additional qualifications specifically for roles in the education and social services sectors. The course is particularly well-suited for:
- Adult education instructors
- Graduates of generalist degree programs
- Technical instructors with vocational training
- People seeking a career change or re-entering the workforce
- People interested in education, counseling and labor market integration
- Volunteers who wish to professionalize their skills
You'll focus on these key areas
The World of Work & the Labor Market
Explore current trends in the world of work, new job profiles and the needs of different target groups. You’ll develop an understanding of the dynamics of the labor market and learn how to support people in their career planning and integration.
Counseling & Career Guidance
Learn methods for assessing skills, conducting interviews and providing career guidance. You’ll explore different life situations, learning styles and counseling approaches, and strengthen your practical skills for working with people.
Projects & Support Structures
Become familiar with labor market policy programs and support structures, and develop skills for planning, implementing and evaluating projects. From the initial idea to quality assurance, you’ll gain the methodological tools needed for practical application.
Practical Experience & Professional Development
Combine academic foundations with practical application. Field trips, project work and dialogue with experts from politics, public administration and education enable you to directly apply what you’ve learned to your everyday professional life.
You can take on these tasks after completing the course
This Academic Program prepares you for a wide range of roles in career guidance, skills training, and labor market integration. Depending on your area of interest, you can take on roles such as the following:
Trainer & Specialist Instructor
Support people with career guidance, skills development and vocational training - for example, in educational institutions, social organizations, or integration projects.
Counselor & Job Coach
Support people as they enter or re-enter the workforce, assist them with labor market integration, or work in vocational assistance, job placement, or case management.
Project Manager & Program Developer
Plan and lead labor market-related projects, develop support strategies and design educational and integration programs in organizations, companies, or public institutions.
Labor Market Policy & Human Resources Development Specialist
Take on responsibilities in human resources management, funding programs, or the strategic development of labor market policy measures in government agencies, associations, or companies.
Info Box
Level of qualification
Academic Program
ECTS credits
60
Tuition fees
€ 1,950 / Semester
ÖH (Austrian Student Union) fee
€ 26.20 / Semester
Study Format
Work-Friendly
Qualification awarded
Academic Counselor for Career Guidance and Labor Market Integration
Duration of study
2 Semesters
Language of instruction
German
CU Campus
Feldkirchen
Upon request - the course content is currently being further developed.
Thursday: 4:30-7:45 p.m.
Friday: 2:30-7:45 p.m.
Saturday: 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
To be admitted to the Academic Program, you need:
- A general university entrance qualification or a university entrance examination
- alternatively, many years of relevant professional experience and appropriate professional training
- a successful admission interview
For your application, we need:
- Application form
- Birth certificate
- Proof of citizenship
- Proof of prior education (transcripts, diplomas)
- Resume with photo
- Letter of Motivation
FAQ
Frequently asked Questions about the Academic Program Career Orientation and Labor Market Integration
Who is this course intended for?
This course is designed for individuals who wish to support others in their career guidance and integration. This includes, in particular, trainers, professional instructors, individuals seeking a career change and those interested in the fields of education and social services.
Wie erfolgt die Abschlussprüfung?
Die kommissionelle Abschlussprüfung umfasst eine schriftliche Abschlussarbeit, die Präsentation der Projektarbeit vor der Prüfungskommission sowie ein Abschlusskolloquium.
How long does the program take and can I attend it while working?
The program lasts two semesters, is worth 60 ECTS credits and is designed to be taken while working. Classes are held on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
Feldkirchen Campus
Virtual Campus Tour
On foot
From the Feldkirchen bus station, you can reach the campus in about 5 minutes on foot. Take 10th October Street toward the city center until you reach Schillerplatz. From there, continue along Kirchgasse and Ossiacher Street to Hauptplatz. The campus is located at the lower end of Hauptplatz.
By public transportation
If you’re coming to Feldkirchen by train or bus, the campus is about a 10-minute walk (600 m) from the Feldkirchen train station and about a 5-minute walk (400 m) from the Feldkirchen bus station.
By car
Coming from Klagenfurt, take the Feldkirchen bypass to the third traffic light, then turn left onto Ossiacher See Süduferstraße. Follow the road for about 1 km, then turn left before the railroad overpass toward the city center onto Ossiacher Straße.
Coming from Villach, turn right at the first traffic light onto Ossiacher See Süduferstraße. Follow the road for about 1 km, then turn left before the railroad overpass toward the city center onto Ossiacher Straße.
After about 200 m, you’ll find a free parking lot on the left. The campus is located at the lower end of the main square. There are several short-term parking spots directly in front of the building.
By Plane
There are several airports in the area to choose from:
- Klagenfurt: about a 30-minute drive
- Ljubljana (Slovenia): approx. 1 hour 15 minutes by car
- Graz: about 1 hour and 45 minutes by car
- Salzburg: approx. 2 hours 30 minutes by car
- Trieste and Venice (Italy): approx. 2 to 3 hours’ drive
- Vienna: approx. 3 hours 45 minutes by car
- Munich: approx. 4 hours travel time
The onward journey to the Feldkirchen campus can then be made by train, bus, taxi, or car.
Contact
Mag.a Alexandra Liegl.
Head of CU Academy
+43 5 90500 4311
a.liegl(at)cuas.at
Mag.a (FH) Daniela Pluch
Manager of Educational Programs
+43 5 90500 4312
d.pluch(at)cuas.at