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249 - I-FIT School, Austria

ONTACT

Inklusive Fachspezifische Schule für individualisierte Teilausbildungen (I-FIT)

Mr. Thorsten Gegenwarth

Austria

+43 676 731 89 40

VERALL GOAL

MISSION

I-FIT school is an education institution for endangered socially disadvantage youth, aged 15 to 25 who face problems to

integrate in the job market because of learning difficulties, social/family problems, delays in their development, mild

forms of disabilities or other forms of discrimination. Through the unique combination of academic elements as well as

job market related instruments and the systematic integration of activities in their social environment, it is possible to

strengthen the personal development of the students. Support in their job decisions as well as help to improve their

level of qualifications is a good preparation for the future integration in the job market. The important pillars of this

type of education are the cooperation between general, job related and personal development related elements as well

as a close cooperation with the companies. From day one on, students get practical training as well as academic

education. Moreover, coaching and integration support are available.

HE SOLUTION THAT HAS BEEN DEVELOPED

In order to integrate in the job market young adults have the possibility to gain experience through trial jobs. These

activities give them a realistic self-assessment of their capabilities. Additional qualifications and higher self-esteem

enables them to actively face the job market. The requirements to integrate in the job market are a sound education

and job related qualifications as well as “soft skills”. Therefore, we offer goal-orientated, small step support programs to

fulfil the requirements over time. In the I-FIT environment young adults find enough time, space and support to reach

the above mentioned targets.

OUNTRY IN WHICH IT WAS DEVELOPED

Austria

OUNTRY

COUNTRIES IN WHICH IT IS OPERATING

Austria

ACTS ABOUT SIZE AND SCOPE

Now: 45 – max. 50 students

Output: 10 students per year advance to the next level or find jobs. Average time in the job: 3 years

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