Program Women, Career & Studies

The program Women, Career & Studies supports employed women residing in Vienna in part-time qualification in the future-relevant fields of digitalization, sustainability, and technology. The goal is the sustainable increase of the proportion of women in the corresponding university of applied sciences degree programs. Participants receive individual process counseling tailored to personal change desires and study plans. Additionally, financial scholarships are available, which are paid out directly in several installments. Applications can be submitted at any time and are free of charge, minimizing barriers to entry. The funding requirements include existing employment, a clear intention for professional change, and the desire to commence a part-time university of applied sciences degree in the specified subject areas.

In addition to counseling and financial support, job-related events and pre-qualification courses are funded. The costs for these courses are fully or partially covered to facilitate access to technical and digital study content. The statutes of the Vienna Employees’ Promotion Fund (waff) form the legal basis, and close coordination with AMS Vienna ensures aligned labor market support. With this holistic approach, the City of Vienna promotes the professional development of women and strengthens the long-term position of female professionals in future-oriented study and work fields.