European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) - Austria

The Bundesministerium für Arbeit und Wirtschaft, Sektion III/A/9  (Federal Ministry of Labour and Economic Affairs, Section III/A/9) is the public authority responsible for managing the ''ESF+ Programme Employment Austria & JTF 2021-2027'' (ESF+ Programm Beschäftigung Österreich & JTF 2021-2027). 

The Operational Programme, as submitted in August 2022, includes the following priorities, many of which are relevant for upskilling and reskilling:

• Equality for women and men - including innovative childcare services
• Active ageing - including digitalisation issues
• Active inclusion - improving professional participation
• Support for young people in schools and at the transition from school to training and work
• Access to lifelong learning - including digital competences
• Social innovation

In addition, three cross-cutting objectives will be considered in each programme and project phase: sustainability, gender equality and non-discrimination.

Useful links

Link to managing authority

Link to funding opportunities