Recognizing Talents and Interests
Young people often do not know their abilities and find it difficult to recognize their interests and skills as talents. Here, the regions offer different initiatives to help them.
The region of Vorarlberg (A) organizes two orientation tools for young people: the "Talent Check" and the "Future Check". Both serve to reflect and identify interests and abilities. In addition, the young people are supported in planning their future steps.
The region of St. Pölten/Lower Austria/Vienna (A) offers the "TalenteCheck Berufsbildung" and the "NÖ TalenteCheck" as orientation tools for young people.
Further information
(Virtual) Open House
At the annual open house, interested people can join a guided tour of the New Design University (NDU) in St. Pölten, attend courses and workshops. They can familiarise themselves with the range of courses and take advice about issues like conditions of admissions or financing options.
TalenteCheck Berufsbildung
The TalenteCheck is carried out during school lessons and lasts about one hour. It aims at professional orientation of students and was extended in 2021/2021 due to the lockdown.
Talent check-up
"Show what you're made of" is the motto of the talent check-up. The talent check-up helps pupils plan their future educational path. By means of targeted checks and self-assessment procedures, young people learn more about their interests, strengths and potential.