FAQs
Do you have a degree from your country of origin or from Austria? Do you speak German at minimum B1 level or English at minimum B2 level? Do you have free access to the Austrian labour market through your residence permit and are you looking for work? Then the MTOP Associate Programme is the right choice for you.
We start the Associate Programme three times a year. You can apply at any time for the next programme start.
First, you fill out the application form at this link. You send us your CV and answer two short essay questions about yourself. If you meet the requirements and we are convinced by your application, we will invite you to an assessment centre where we can get to know each other better and present the associate programme.
After a successful application and a successful assessment centre, we will invite you to become an MTOP Associate. If you decide to join the programme, you will start shortly after the assessment centre.
The Associate Programme lasts 6 months. In the first two months you attend weekly workshops where we work together on your CV and application documents. After that, you can take optional in-depth courses such as German, English or Excel for two months. In the last two months, we focus on your job search and individual coachings to bring you closer to your goal!
The participation fee is €100 per Associate. The payment is due after completion of the Associate Programme and can also be paid in installments.
The MTOP Associate Programme is aimed specifically at third-country nationals. Unfortunately, EU citizens cannot participate.
Yes, if you were unable to complete your studies or training for certain reasons (e.g. fleeing your home country), you can still become an MTOP Associate.
The Associate Program is offered in both German and English. If you have a German level of B1 or higher, we recommend participating in the German program as it will help you to further improve your German skills. If you participate in English, your English level should be at least B2 or higher. You can also attend a language course first and apply for the next programme.
65% of our Associates find a job within 12 months after completing the programme. Through the MTOP Associate Programme you learn important tools that make you fit for the job market and for applying for jobs on your own. It is important that you are active and focused on your job search. Together we will get there faster!