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Mentoring for migrants:

Information for immigrants

Mentoring for migrants:

Information for immigrants

Have you immigrated to Austria and want to advance your career here? The "Mentoring for Migrants" program offers you six months of support from an experienced professional or manager. You'll receive assistance with your job search and your next career steps. The program takes place once a year.

Who can participate?

You can participate in the mentoring program if you:

  • have completed vocational training
  • Speak German at least at B1 level
  • are at least 18 years old
  • have lived in Austria for no more than ten years
  • are allowed to work in Austria

Participation is only possible once.

How can I register?

Currently, registration is only possible for Carinthia and until November 30, 2026.

Information regarding the other federal states will follow soon.

Do you have any questions? Feel free to send us an email.

What kind of support will I receive?

Improve your application

You will receive tips for your CV and for job interviews.

Planning career goals

Together, they discuss their career goals and how they can achieve them.

Building contacts

Your mentor will help you to get to know professional contacts and networks.

Find suitable jobs

You will receive tips for your job search and learn more about opportunities in your industry.

What is the procedure?

Application

They are applying for the mentoring program.

Job interview

They will come for a personal interview.

Accept or decline

We will tell you if you can participate in the program.

Information event

If you are able to participate, we will invite you to an information session and the first meeting.

Contact persons

Do you have questions about mentoring? The program is available in these selected German states. Find your contact person here.

Andrea Cepeda
Garnisongasse 3/8, 1090 Vienna
Tel.: +43 676 55 66 116
Email: mentoring@integrationsfonds.at

Samina Siddiqi
10.-Oktober-Straße 15, 9020 Klagenfurt am Wörthersee
Tel.: +43 50 468 183
Email: kaernten(at)integrationsfonds.at

Tatjana Stachelberger
Wiener Straße 12, 3100 St. Pölten
Tel.: +43 2742 265 27 485
Email: niederoesterreich(at)integrationsfonds.at

Mansour Delfani
Weingartshofstraße 25, 4020 Linz
Tel.: +43 732 787 043 434
Email: oberoesterreich(at)integrationsfonds.at

Romana Schuster
Reitschulgasse 19, 8010 Graz
Tel.: +43 316 841 720 119
Email: steiermark(at)integrationsfonds.at

Maria Schöpf
Maria-Theresien-Straße 49a/Staircase 2, 6020 Innsbruck
Tel.: +43 50 468 865
Email: tirol(at)integrationsfonds.at

Andrea Cepeda
Garnisongasse 3/2/Top 9, 1090 Vienna
Tel.: +43 676 55 66 116
Email: mentoring(at)integrationsfonds.at

Cooperation partners

Austrian Integration Fund
mentoring@integrationsfonds.at

Austrian Federal Economic Chamber
mentoring@wko.at

Public Employment Service
milica.tomic@ams.at

Frequently asked questions and answers about mentoring for migrants:

“Mentoring for Migrants” supports immigrants with completed vocational training in entering the workforce in Austria.

An experienced professional or manager will accompany you for six months. You will receive support in your job search and with your next career steps.

You can participate if you:

  • have completed vocational training
  • speak German at least at B1 level
  • are at least 18 years old
  • have lived in Austria for no more than ten years
  • are allowed to work in Austria

Participation in the program is only possible once.

They will be accompanied by an experienced specialist or manager for six months.

Together you will discuss your career goals and next steps. Your mentor will support you, for example, with applications, job searches, and building professional contacts.

Mentoring provides support for your career entry. You can:

  • Improve your resume and applications
  • preparing for job interviews
  • Planning your career goals
  • Building professional contacts
  • Learn more about your industry and suitable jobs

You can apply online during the registration period. Dates will be announced in due course. If you have any questions, please write to mentoring@integrationsfonds.at.

Further information