The Safavi Impact Institute has successfully completed its first Medical German course. The program was designed for Ukrainian physicians with temporary protection status in Austria who are currently undergoing the diploma recognition (nostrification) process. Austria is currently home to many highly qualified medical professionals from Ukraine whose return to clinical practice is often delayed by language requirements and formal recognition procedures. At the same time, the

Employment contract, registration, payroll account, payroll processing – these and other key terms from the field of payroll accounting were at the core of the workshop “Introduction to Payroll Accounting” , which took place at the Safavi Impact Institute on 27 February . The three-hour workshop provided participants with an overview of core payroll processes in Austria. They worked with basic professional terminology and explored typical procedures in administrative day-to-d

The four-part workshop series “Fit for the Future: Applying in the Digital Age” has concluded at the Safavi Impact Institute. The program was delivered in cooperation with Forming Futures and facilitated by Elisabeth Wieninger. Throughout the series, participants explored key aspects of applying for jobs in Austria. The focus was on digital application processes, refining CVs and motivation letters, preparing for online job interviews, and developing a professional online sel

Together with the Kompetenzzentrum Sicherheit Österreich (KSÖ) and Raiffeisenlandesbank Niederösterreich-Wien, the Safavi Impact Institute hosted a special Christmas gathering on 17 December 2025. The event brought together Ukrainian women who are building their professional paths in Austria and combined professional input with personal exchange and a festive atmosphere. The afternoon began with two workshops focused on the Austrian labour market. Alexandra Wusem-Langeder, HR

With the completion of the “German for the Office” course in the fall semester 2025 , the Safavi Impact Institute has concluded another specialised language training programme designed to support the professional integration of Ukrainian women in Austria. The course was aimed at participants at B1+ to B2 level and focused on language skills that are essential for office work in Austria. Particular emphasis was placed on confident and appropriate communication in typical workp

This week, the Safavi Impact Institute launched the first two modules of the workshop series “Fit for the Future: Applying in the Digital Age.”  With the start of the series, the Institute continues its structured support for women preparing for the digital application process and the Austrian labor market. The workshops are delivered by Elisabeth Wieninger  in cooperation with Forming Futures . The initial modules focused on current digital application processes and the deve

On December 11, the Safavi Impact Institute concluded its ninth “German for Accounting” course. The course provided participants with the core professional language of Austrian accounting, along with selected topics in payroll accounting and labour law. The focus was on the practical use of specialised German in typical workplace situations, including internal communication and exchanges with tax advisors and public authorities. The impact of this approach is clearly reflecte

The first “German for Management” course of this semester has been successfully completed. Throughout the program, participants strengthened their professional language skills and enhanced their ability to communicate confidently in workplace settings. The focus was placed on practical competencies that can be applied directly in the Austrian professional environment. Over the past two years, the Safavi Impact Institute has conducted 28 specialised German courses. This reflec

On 29 November 2025, the Safavi Impact Institute took part in the EntreCivil  workshop, organised by ÖSB Social Innovation in cooperation with European partners. Our institute was represented on site by Svitlana Teliuk , who met with committed Ukrainian women seeking to strengthen their civic initiatives or develop new project ideas. The workshop provided an intensive setting to explore key aspects of civil society work. The focus lay on structuring ideas, planning and financ

The Safavi Impact Institute has completed its Business English for Ukrainian Women in Austria  course, created to strengthen professional communication skills and support career development.  The final session included an international teleconference with two U.S. professionals — Jessica Curry  from Amazon and Jackie Cody Downing , leadership and HR expert. The participants spoke with them about practical aspects of work in American companies. They discussed how managers make