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

The Austrian newspaper Kronen Zeitung has published a recent article addressing the ongoing challenge of staffing shortages in the healthcare sector and, in this context, also mentioned our program for Ukrainian doctors. Our medical German course supports physicians from Ukraine in building on their already strong German skills by expanding their medical terminology and developing communication competencies needed in clinical practice. Participants also prepare for recognitio

One of the individual trainings offered by the Safavi Impact Institute took place on November 6. This format is designed for Ukrainian women who wish to prepare specifically for an upcoming job interview. It is often chosen by participants who have already received an invitation from a potential employer and now want to refine their presentation. Unlike group sessions, this format focuses on personalized support. Each participant works one-on-one with a trainer to perfect her

On November 4, 2025, a group of Ukrainian women once again visited the Austrian Parliament in Vienna as part of an educational program organized by the Safavi Impact Institute, this time with a special focus on actively practicing the language of public life. During the guided tour through the historic Parliament building, the participants not only learned about key institutions and decision-making processes but also expanded their vocabulary on topics such as legislation, pa

How can LinkedIn be used to bring the next job within reach? This question was at the heart of the workshop organized by the Safavi Impact Institute on October 22, designed for Ukrainian women who are actively seeking new professional opportunities in Austria. The training was led by Davorin Barudzija, LinkedIn strategist, digital recruiting expert, and Recruitment Manager at Teach For Austria. He gave clear, practical guidance on how to create a convincing profile that highl

In today’s professional world, English is far more than just an additional skill. Many companies in Austria expect not only excellent...