Projects & Services: Studies & Analyses


Projects & Services: Studies & Analyses

Deepening the Understanding of Microcredentials: Relevance, Quality, and Inclusion


This project inve­sti­ga­tes the labour market relevance, quality assurance, and inclu­si­ve­ness of micro­creden­ti­als, focusing on their reco­gni­ti­on, sectoral posi­tio­ning, and accessibility. 

Study and Analysis of Qualifications at EQF Level 5 in Third Countries


The project analyses qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons at EQF level 5 in selected third countries to identify potential partners and foster inter­na­tio­nal cooperation. 

Feasibility studies for new higher education programmes

Since the estab­lish­ment of uni­ver­si­ties of applied sciences, 3s supported the accre­di­ta­ti­on of new study pro­gram­mes through fea­si­bi­li­ty studies. These provide infor­ma­ti­on on the future demand for study places or the labour market 

Competences for a Democratic Culture in VET

The Council of Europe launched a new project on promoting a culture of democracy in Vocational Education and Training in Europe with Jörg Markowitsch as an expert. 

Digital Skills in Focus – Market Study on Non-Formal Training in Austria

This study provides the first com­pre­hen­si­ve overview of open, non-formal training oppor­tu­ni­ties in the field of digi­ta­li­sa­ti­on in Austria. 

Exploring excel­lence and inclusion in voca­tio­nal education and training

3s coor­di­na­tes a signi­fi­cant study com­mis­sio­ned by Cedefop titled ‘European VET for the 21st Century: The Balancing of Excellence and Inclusion’. 

eNaBlS: Collaborative Learning for Environmental Sustainability

This three-year Horizon project follows a trans­for­ma­ti­ve approach to tackle chal­lenges of the bio­di­ver­si­ty and climate crises. 

From intended to achieved learning outcomes

3s takes part in a major Cedefop study on the processes of how to achieve intended learning outcomes in initial voca­tio­nal education and training in schools and apprenticeships. 

Comparative moni­to­ring of dual VET in the D‑A‑CH region

On the way to streng­thening the existing informal exchange between the three countries, a Europe-wide model for the training alliance and a long-term con­tri­bu­ti­on to syste­ma­ti­cal­ly securing skilled labour. 

Guidance and support for career deve­lo­p­ment – right when it’s needed

The study examines the guidance and support provided by the Vienna Employment Promotion Fund between 2019 and 2023, focusing on the target groups of the Vienna Qualifications Plan 2030. 

Ex-post eva­lua­ti­on of the European Social Fund


3s supports the ex-post eva­lua­ti­on of the 2014–2020 European Social Fund and Youth Employment Initiative under the multiple framework contracts related to the imple­men­ta­ti­on of Better Regulation guidelines. 

Deepening the Understanding of Microcredentials: Relevance, Quality, and Inclusion


This project inve­sti­ga­tes the labour market relevance, quality assurance, and inclu­si­ve­ness of micro­creden­ti­als, focusing on their reco­gni­ti­on, sectoral posi­tio­ning, and accessibility. 

Study and Analysis of Qualifications at EQF Level 5 in Third Countries


The project analyses qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons at EQF level 5 in selected third countries to identify potential partners and foster inter­na­tio­nal cooperation. 

Feasibility studies for new higher education programmes

Since the estab­lish­ment of uni­ver­si­ties of applied sciences, 3s supported the accre­di­ta­ti­on of new study pro­gram­mes through fea­si­bi­li­ty studies. These provide infor­ma­ti­on on the future demand for study places or the labour market 

Competences for a Democratic Culture in VET

The Council of Europe launched a new project on promoting a culture of democracy in Vocational Education and Training in Europe with Jörg Markowitsch as an expert. 

Digital Skills in Focus – Market Study on Non-Formal Training in Austria

This study provides the first com­pre­hen­si­ve overview of open, non-formal training oppor­tu­ni­ties in the field of digi­ta­li­sa­ti­on in Austria. 

Exploring excel­lence and inclusion in voca­tio­nal education and training

3s coor­di­na­tes a signi­fi­cant study com­mis­sio­ned by Cedefop titled ‘European VET for the 21st Century: The Balancing of Excellence and Inclusion’. 

eNaBlS: Collaborative Learning for Environmental Sustainability

This three-year Horizon project follows a trans­for­ma­ti­ve approach to tackle chal­lenges of the bio­di­ver­si­ty and climate crises. 

From intended to achieved learning outcomes

3s takes part in a major Cedefop study on the processes of how to achieve intended learning outcomes in initial voca­tio­nal education and training in schools and apprenticeships. 

Comparative moni­to­ring of dual VET in the D‑A‑CH region

On the way to streng­thening the existing informal exchange between the three countries, a Europe-wide model for the training alliance and a long-term con­tri­bu­ti­on to syste­ma­ti­cal­ly securing skilled labour. 

Guidance and support for career deve­lo­p­ment – right when it’s needed

The study examines the guidance and support provided by the Vienna Employment Promotion Fund between 2019 and 2023, focusing on the target groups of the Vienna Qualifications Plan 2030. 

Ex-post eva­lua­ti­on of the European Social Fund


3s supports the ex-post eva­lua­ti­on of the 2014–2020 European Social Fund and Youth Employment Initiative under the multiple framework contracts related to the imple­men­ta­ti­on of Better Regulation guidelines. 

Deepening the Understanding of Microcredentials: Relevance, Quality, and Inclusion


This project inve­sti­ga­tes the labour market relevance, quality assurance, and inclu­si­ve­ness of micro­creden­ti­als, focusing on their reco­gni­ti­on, sectoral posi­tio­ning, and accessibility. 

Study and Analysis of Qualifications at EQF Level 5 in Third Countries


The project analyses qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons at EQF level 5 in selected third countries to identify potential partners and foster inter­na­tio­nal cooperation. 

Feasibility studies for new higher education programmes

Since the estab­lish­ment of uni­ver­si­ties of applied sciences, 3s supported the accre­di­ta­ti­on of new study pro­gram­mes through fea­si­bi­li­ty studies. These provide infor­ma­ti­on on the future demand for study places or the labour market 

Competences for a Democratic Culture in VET

The Council of Europe launched a new project on promoting a culture of democracy in Vocational Education and Training in Europe with Jörg Markowitsch as an expert. 

Digital Skills in Focus – Market Study on Non-Formal Training in Austria

This study provides the first com­pre­hen­si­ve overview of open, non-formal training oppor­tu­ni­ties in the field of digi­ta­li­sa­ti­on in Austria. 

Exploring excel­lence and inclusion in voca­tio­nal education and training

3s coor­di­na­tes a signi­fi­cant study com­mis­sio­ned by Cedefop titled ‘European VET for the 21st Century: The Balancing of Excellence and Inclusion’. 

eNaBlS: Collaborative Learning for Environmental Sustainability

This three-year Horizon project follows a trans­for­ma­ti­ve approach to tackle chal­lenges of the bio­di­ver­si­ty and climate crises. 

From intended to achieved learning outcomes

3s takes part in a major Cedefop study on the processes of how to achieve intended learning outcomes in initial voca­tio­nal education and training in schools and apprenticeships. 

Comparative moni­to­ring of dual VET in the D‑A‑CH region

On the way to streng­thening the existing informal exchange between the three countries, a Europe-wide model for the training alliance and a long-term con­tri­bu­ti­on to syste­ma­ti­cal­ly securing skilled labour. 

Guidance and support for career deve­lo­p­ment – right when it’s needed

The study examines the guidance and support provided by the Vienna Employment Promotion Fund between 2019 and 2023, focusing on the target groups of the Vienna Qualifications Plan 2030. 

Ex-post eva­lua­ti­on of the European Social Fund


3s supports the ex-post eva­lua­ti­on of the 2014–2020 European Social Fund and Youth Employment Initiative under the multiple framework contracts related to the imple­men­ta­ti­on of Better Regulation guidelines. 

Deepening the Understanding of Microcredentials: Relevance, Quality, and Inclusion

This project inve­sti­ga­tes the labour market relevance, quality assurance, and inclu­si­ve­ness of micro­creden­ti­als, focusing on their reco­gni­ti­on, sectoral posi­tio­ning, and accessibility. 

Study and Analysis of Qualifications at EQF Level 5 in Third Countries

The project analyses qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons at EQF level 5 in selected third countries to identify potential partners and foster inter­na­tio­nal cooperation. 

Feasibility studies for new higher education programmes

Since the estab­lish­ment of uni­ver­si­ties of applied sciences, 3s supported the accre­di­ta­ti­on of new study pro­gram­mes through fea­si­bi­li­ty studies. These provide infor­ma­ti­on on the future demand for study places or the labour market 

Competences for a Democratic Culture in VET

The Council of Europe launched a new project on promoting a culture of democracy in Vocational Education and Training in Europe with Jörg Markowitsch as an expert.