EU4DUAL for Companies

Cooperation with companies and industry partners is an essential part of the project: it provides industry early access to highly motivated and trained international staff from the most sought-after sectors, while students gain valuable practical experience. Particular attention is paid to regionally based and internationally active companies in order to strengthen Austria’s competitiveness as a business location.

Cooperation can be tailored to individual needs, ranging from internships and dual training positions to networking opportunities, joint research projects, and the development of joint continuing education programs.

We look forward to working with partner companies in Austria on the important future topics of Future of Work, Green Economy, and Healthy Living in Austria.

Benefits

Competitive Advantage: You gain exclusive access to highly motivated and trained professionals while they are still in their studies. You will be able to involve them in smaller projects at an early stage, which can be easily implemented during the approximately three-month practical phases. This gives you a clear competitive advantage in a highly competitive job market in times of shortage of skilled personell. This allows you to retain motivated young talent for your company at an early stage and welcome highly trained specialists with hands-on training in your own company after graduation.

Skills Development: The content and learning program of the practical phases is coordinated with the university, and the needs of the companies are integrated into the training program in line with the latest developments.

Reducing HR costs: Through cooperation with FH JOANNEUM, you have access to highly trained staff, saving you expensive and time-consuming recruiting processes in the long term.

Publicity as “innovative pioneer”: Present yourself as an innovative employer who is to shaping current training trends and benefit from the publicity and visibility you gain throughout Europe through the EU4DUAL project and FH JOANNEUM regionally.

International pool of talents: The students of EU4DUAL are from our partner universities across Europe and around the world. International competence is an essential skill for qualified employees and future specialists and managers in a globalized workplace. The practical part of the dual study programs can also be done abroad, which is particularly relevant for internationally active companies.

Possible cooperation possibilities

• Initial, non-binding inclusion in the EU4DUAL Business Partners database
• Inclusion of individual employees in the “Industry Experts Pool,” where they can be requested for lectures and teaching activities at international partner universities
• Admission of international interns (4-12 weeks)
• Admission of dual students (duration approx. 1.5-2 years per student) on a student work contract basis
• Development of joint research projects
• Development of joint micro-credentials (continuing education programs)
• Requests for events, lectures, presentations, guest contributions

Topics

Future of Work

The way we work is changing fast. We need to help industries shift to digital ways of working while ensuring jobs are fulfilling and employees’ lives improve.

Key areas we focus on:

• Digital and green transitions
• Smarter industries
• Preparing people for tomorrow’s jobs
• Flexible, human-centred workplaces
• Lifelong learning

Green Economy

The planet needs urgent action. We’re working on solutions to make economies low-carbon, resource-efficient, and fair for everyone.

Key areas we focus on:

• Climate protection
• Sustainable energy
• Green data and digital tools
• Circular economies
• Eco-friendly agriculture and food systems
• Sustainable tourism and design

Healthy living

How can we help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives? By combining research, innovation, and community outreach.

Key areas we focus on:

• Promoting health and preventing disease
• Personalised nutrition and health apps
• Designing workplaces that support well-being

We are currently developing the following Master programme:

• Digital and Sustainable Manufacturing 
• Green Economy and Sustainable Future
• Healthy Living and Well-Being