US Deputy Secretary of State for Education and Culture Lee
Satterfield and Austrian Ambassador Petra Schneebauer have announced the signing of
a new Working Holiday Program that will allow young citizens to
learn about each other's daily lives, cultures, and careers.
The program allows students or graduates aged 18-30 to live, work, and attend educational institutions in a partner country for up to one year without requiring an additional work permit.
According to Martin Kocher, Minister of Labour and Economy in Austria, “This benefits
both Austrian citizens, who can gain valuable international and professional
experience, and the Austrian labour market, given the labour shortage.”
Workers from other
countries who enter Austria under the WHP frequently find employment in
industries with high demand, such as catering. Through the agreement, Austrian
graduates and students can take part in an internship and trainee exchange
program, which entitles them to one month of travel to the US for each. With
Claudia Plakolm, State Secretary for Youth in the Federal Chancellery,
outlining the advantages of the Working Holiday for apprentices in multinational
corporations, the program also welcomes apprentices.
Young people all over
the world can work abroad, get real-world experience, and travel while
partially funding their stay thanks to working holiday programs (WHP). Along
with the United States, Austria has lately struck agreements with Argentina,
Australia, Chile, Hong Kong, Israel, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, South Korea,
and Taiwan.
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