Education until 18
Based on the Compulsory Training Act, the Austrian federal government's "Education up to the age of 18" initiative aims to ensure that all young people under the age of 18 complete secondary school or vocational training after finishing compulsory schooling.
You can find more information under the following link:
Click here for more information on the law on compulsory training:
Youth coaching, the Public Employment Service and the coordination offices provide support and guidance on finding the right training.
The following link provides information and contact details for the Austria-wide coordination office:
The respective coordination office of a federal province ensures that this goal of the initiative is implemented on behalf of the Sozialministeriumservice:
Last update: September 11, 2025
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