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Job fair at the MAK to create prospects
2025-10-14 09:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Berlin)
On Tuesday, the 16th Vienna Job Fair Perspektive took place at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK). The fair is aimed at Viennese people who find it particularly difficult to find a job.
24 social enterprises from Vienna were open to the public at the job fair on Tuesday between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm. The fair is organized by Arbeit plus in cooperation with the AMS Vienna and the Wiener Arbeitnehmer*innen Förderungsfonds (waff). The Ministry of Social Affairs, the Social Welfare Office (MA 40) and the Vienna Social Fund are also represented.
Jobseekers should receive advice and support as well as specific job offers in the socio-economic enterprises to enable a good re-entry. The special feature: you can apply for jobs directly on site. There are hundreds of offers from various sectors such as catering, IT and retail to choose from.
Unemployment in Vienna above average
The unemployment rate in Vienna is the highest among the federal states. At 11.7 percent, it is well above the Austrian average of seven percent. The fair is primarily aimed at those Viennese who have been looking for work for some time or for whom special circumstances, such as health restrictions, caring responsibilities or a lack of education, make it difficult to find a job. According to the main organizer Arbeit plus, it is precisely these people who are a valuable resource for the Viennese job market.
On-site advice and support
Around half of all unemployed people in Vienna have no further education or vocational training. The aim is to counteract this. In addition to specific job offers, organizations such as waff and Fonds Soziales Wien offer advice on further training opportunities. Jobseekers are also to be offered prospects through qualification and advisory services.

Event information
Event: “Arbeitplus” job fair
When: October 14, 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where: Weiskirchnerstraße 3, 1010 Vienna
Excerpt from Original – Vienna ORF, October 14, 2025

Initial information event on the changeover to the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG)
2026-01-22 10:00 - 13:00
At this information event, you will receive basic and essential information on the possible change from asylum status to a residence permit in accordance with the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG). More info

A presentation will explain the legal requirements, the switchover process and relevant deadlines. Afterwards, there will be an opportunity to ask individual questions and clarify personal concerns.
Please note that this event is for initial information purposes only. An individual examination or application will not be carried out during the event.
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Venue: VHS Meidling, 1120 Vienna, Längenfeldgasse 13 – 15
Date: January 22, 2026 and January 30, 2026
Time: Start: 10:00
End: 13:00
Admission: 09:40
or
Time: Start: 15:00
End: 18:00
Admission: 14:40

A new start with prospects for women
2026-03-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Counseling center for migrants, Hoher Markt 8/ Staircase 4/ 2nd floor, 1010 Vienna, Vienna, Österreich
This event is aimed at women with migration experience who want to develop new perspectives in Vienna. It offers guidance on social, professional and legal issues to make it easier to get started in everyday life in Austria. Participants receive practical information and support to actively shape their future.
Information and advice
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 to 12:00
Venue: Hoher Markt 8, 1010 Vienna / Stiege 4, 2nd floor, door 2
Registration required
by e-mail: migrantin@migrant.at
Overall program for the Vienna Women’s Week 2026

Migration and trauma
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:00 | Counseling center for migrants, Hoher Markt 8/ Staircase 4/ 2nd floor, 1010 Vienna, Vienna, Österreich
The focus of this program item is on the effects of migration experiences and strengthening mental well-being. Women are given insights into coping strategies, information options and psychosocial support systems. The aim is to create space for exchange and to network support.
Information and advice
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 to 12:00
Venue: Hoher Markt 8, 1010 Vienna / Stiege 4, 2nd floor, door 2
Registration required
by e-mail: migrantin@migrant.at
Overall program for the Vienna Women’s Week 2026

Paths to a self-determined future
2026-03-05 13:00 - 14:00 | Counseling center for migrants, Hoher Markt 8/ Staircase 4/ 2nd floor, 1010 Vienna, Vienna, Österreich
This title covers impulses, resources and strategies that support women in shaping a self-determined and independent life. Topics may include professional development, empowerment, social participation, networking or access to educational and counseling facilities. The focus is on strengthening self-confidence, decision-making skills and perspectives – regardless of where the women come from or what challenges they have experienced so far.
Why this is importantA self-determined path requires information, access and often networking with others. This program offers concrete approaches to personal and social empowerment in order to consciously seize opportunities.
Information and advice
Date: March 5, 2026
Time: 11:00 to 12:00
Venue: Hoher Markt 8, 1010 Vienna / Stiege 4, 2nd floor, door 2
Registration required
by e-mail: migrantin@migrant.at
Overall program for the Vienna Women’s Week 2026

Conference - Vienna against racism
2026-03-23 08:30 - 13:00
– Topic: Action plan for racism-critical politics and administration with keynote speeches, panel discussion and networking café
– Objectives: To make the Vienna Action Plan against Racism 2025 known to a broad audience and to promote and deepen networking between representatives of civil society organizations and politics and administration
– Target group: People from the fields of politics, administration and civil society, experts and other interest groups
When: 23.03.2026, 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Where: 1st, Lichtenfelsgasse 2, City Hall, Festsaal
Registration is possible online .
Detailed information on Vienna against racism
Vienna Action Plan against Racism 2025

Changeover to the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG)
2026-06-02 09:00 - 12:00
The transition to the Settlement and Residence Act (NAG) is an important next step for many people in their life in Austria. In this presentation, we provide a clear overview of the legal requirements, deadlines and necessary steps.
The aim is to provide orientation in an often complex system and to address typical questions and uncertainties that concern many of those affected in the process.

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Vienna, Amtshaus Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
👩 S peakers: Maryam Singh, Rafat Abutalib
📝 Registration: https://ticket.wien.gv.at/M17/yjtxd

Further information on the Vienna.diversity.knowledge 2026 lecture series at https://www.wien.gv.at/zusammenleben/integration

Migration, trauma and strength - really understanding people
2026-10-15 09:00 - 12:00
Migration is more than just a change of location – it is often associated with ruptures, losses and deep inner processes. At the same time, it brings enormous strength, resilience and new perspectives.
In this presentation, we combine specialist knowledge with practical experience and explore key questions:

What does trauma mean in the context of migration?
How do we recognize burdens that are not expressed?
How do we create spaces in which people feel safe and empowered?
📅 Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Vienna, Amtshaus Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
👩 Lecturers: Maryam Singh, Ana-Maria Slivar
📝 Registration: https://ticket.wien.gv.at/M17/texvr

Further information on the Vienna.diversity.knowledge 2026 lecture series at https://www.wien.gv.at/zusammenleben/integration

Family reunification in the NAG
2026-10-22 09:00 - 12:00
Family reunification is a central area of Austrian residence law and is of great personal importance to many people.
The lecture will explain the conditions under which family members from third countries can live in Austria on a long-term basis and gain access to the labor market. Typical situations are presented in an understandable and practical way using concrete case studies.

📅 Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026, 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
📍 Location: Vienna, Amtshaus Rudolfsheim-Fünfhaus
👩 Lecturers: Maryam Singh, Veli Cayci
📝 Registration: https://ticket.wien.gv.at/M17/mjd8j

Further information on the Vienna.diversity.knowledge 2026 lecture series at https://www.wien.gv.at/zusammenleben/integration
