Projects & Services: Studies & Analyses


Projects & Services: Studies & Analyses

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. 

How is the Digitalisation Initiative Affecting Vienna’s Vocational Schools?

The Chamber of Labour (Arbeiterkammer, AK) Vienna aims to advance digi­ta­li­sa­ti­on at Vienna’s voca­tio­nal schools. An eva­lua­ti­on study is now examining the success of this initiative. 

Regional Funding of CVET – Evaluation of the Salzburg Training Voucher

3s evaluates the deve­lo­p­ment of Salzburg’s funding instru­ment for voca­tio­nal training between 2018 and 2023 and iden­ti­fi­es potential areas for future improvement. 

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. 

How effective was the FEAD? Ex-post eva­lua­ti­on of the fund


Study evaluates the measures funded by the Fund for European Aid to combat poverty and social exclusion in the European Union. 

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. 

How is the Digitalisation Initiative Affecting Vienna’s Vocational Schools?

The Chamber of Labour (Arbeiterkammer, AK) Vienna aims to advance digi­ta­li­sa­ti­on at Vienna’s voca­tio­nal schools. An eva­lua­ti­on study is now examining the success of this initiative. 

Regional Funding of CVET – Evaluation of the Salzburg Training Voucher

3s evaluates the deve­lo­p­ment of Salzburg’s funding instru­ment for voca­tio­nal training between 2018 and 2023 and iden­ti­fi­es potential areas for future improvement. 

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. 

How effective was the FEAD? Ex-post eva­lua­ti­on of the fund


Study evaluates the measures funded by the Fund for European Aid to combat poverty and social exclusion in the European Union. 

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. 

How is the Digitalisation Initiative Affecting Vienna’s Vocational Schools?

The Chamber of Labour (Arbeiterkammer, AK) Vienna aims to advance digi­ta­li­sa­ti­on at Vienna’s voca­tio­nal schools. An eva­lua­ti­on study is now examining the success of this initiative. 

Regional Funding of CVET – Evaluation of the Salzburg Training Voucher

3s evaluates the deve­lo­p­ment of Salzburg’s funding instru­ment for voca­tio­nal training between 2018 and 2023 and iden­ti­fi­es potential areas for future improvement. 

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. 

How effective was the FEAD? Ex-post eva­lua­ti­on of the fund


Study evaluates the measures funded by the Fund for European Aid to combat poverty and social exclusion in the European Union. 

Study sup­port­ing the impact assess­ment for the Skills Portability Initiative (SPI)

3s experts con­tri­bu­te to research and con­sul­tan­cy on a possible legis­la­ti­ve proposal to make qua­li­fi­ca­ti­ons and skills more trans­pa­rent, com­pa­ra­ble and trans­fera­ble, sup­port­ing worker mobility in the EU. 

Digital Adult Basic Education in Austria – Perspectives on a Sustainable Learning App

A fea­si­bi­li­ty study examines whether and under what con­di­ti­ons a digital learning appli­ca­ti­on to support adults’ basic skills can be meaningful­ly developed and implemented. 

Strengthening VET in Austria – Assessing and Developing the WKO Skills Strategy

3s evaluates the impact of the Austrian Economic Chamber’s Education Strategy and supports its  further deve­lo­p­ment to streng­then VET in Austria. 

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.