A migrant arrives at a training centre in Austria to register for a labour market preparation course to which he was allocated by the local job centre. In the entrance hall, he addresses the receptionist. The following conversation might take place:
Good morning. I was told to come here for the course.
Good morning, welcome to our training centre! Which course do you want to attend? We have many different courses here ... Do you have an assignment form?
Here is my application for asylum! I was politically persecuted and so have left my home country. Now I want to live and work here in Austria.
You misunderstood me. I do not need your application for asylum, but the letter from the employment office which assigns you to our course.
Oh. I see! Here I have a letter from the employment office. I have been sent to attend a course so I can get work.
Yes, this is the document I was talking about. Ok. So you are to participate in our "Ready for Work" programme. Do you understand what this course is about?
Well I think I will learn how to speak German better and other important things you need to get a job. And then you will help me find a job.
Well, something like that. You’ve already completed a German language course, so you speak our language quite well. This course now is not about language, but about making your professional skills and experience visible to employers. Our trainers and counsellors will help you with this.
I am a welder and have been working in my profession for 10 years. So I don’t think I need additional training.
It’s great that you have professional experience; do you have any documents proving your qualification?
No, I haven’t. Unfortunately, I lost it on the journey …
We will help you to have your qualification recognised in Austria, we will show you where and how. You will also learn a lot about the labour market, the education system, and culture and society in Austria. And we will do job application training with you.
That's very good, thank you! Then I am sure I will find a good job soon. When and how often do I need to come to class?
The programme lasts 10 weeks, with 10 hours of group training and individual coaching each week. You can find the schedule in this course information sheet. But please fill in your personal information in this registration form first.
You want me write down my name and place of birth? No problem…