Most of our applicants learn about MTOP through Social Media or their friends. We also cooperate with other associations and governmental organisations to draw attention to our offers. However, it doesn't work so well. We think that there is also a cultural component involved here. In Arab culture, personal relationships and recommendations are very important. In contrast, trust in organisations close to the state is not very high.
MTOP has several incomes streams:
- Our MTOP Associates pay a small fee for the MTOP Associate and MTOP Ambassador Program. This is 180€ or 40€.
- Companies cooperating with MTOP support MTOP financially, or book coaching and training with MTOP.
- We are supported by BMEIA to carry out the MTOP Associate Program.
- The Katharina Turnauer Privatstiftung and the Sinnstifter accompany us financially and with knowledge from the very beginning.
Yes, all our associates are entitled to asylum or subsidiary protection and can work in Austria.
Legal situation: There are free and closed trades in Austria. In order to work in a closed trade, the studies which are obligatory for the execution of this trade (e. g.: medicine, law, teaching qualification) must be recognized in Austria. This is a process that is not accompanied by MTOP, as universities, along with other ministries, are engaged in this activity.
In the fields of economics, IT and technology, no recognition of studies is necessary. Nevertheless, many of our participants have a recognised degree in Austria. However, this is not a prerequisite for the MTOP Associate Program.