Projects & Services: Studies & Analyses


Projects & Services: Studies & Analyses

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. 

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. 

Tackling incre­a­sing skill mis­mat­ches in European labour markets

3s receives 2.4 million Euros from the pre­sti­gious Horizon Europe programme to explore how skill systems across Europe can reduce the level of skill mismatch and better respond to deve­lo­p­ments in their labour markets. 

Inclusion and Diversity in Erasmus+ practice


3s conducts research to provide valuable insights for the newly estab­lished SALTO Resource Centre to help design and shape their future offer. 

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. 

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. 

Tackling incre­a­sing skill mis­mat­ches in European labour markets

3s receives 2.4 million Euros from the pre­sti­gious Horizon Europe programme to explore how skill systems across Europe can reduce the level of skill mismatch and better respond to deve­lo­p­ments in their labour markets. 

Inclusion and Diversity in Erasmus+ practice


3s conducts research to provide valuable insights for the newly estab­lished SALTO Resource Centre to help design and shape their future offer. 

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. 

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. 

Tackling incre­a­sing skill mis­mat­ches in European labour markets

3s receives 2.4 million Euros from the pre­sti­gious Horizon Europe programme to explore how skill systems across Europe can reduce the level of skill mismatch and better respond to deve­lo­p­ments in their labour markets. 

Inclusion and Diversity in Erasmus+ practice


3s conducts research to provide valuable insights for the newly estab­lished SALTO Resource Centre to help design and shape their future offer. 

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. 

Artificial Intelligence as a Topic in Non-formal Training

The market study provides an up-to-date overview of open, non-formal training oppor­tu­ni­ties focusing on arti­fi­ci­al intel­li­gence in Austria. 

Doctoral Training in Austria: An Evaluation of the doc.funds Programme

3s analyses the extent to which the FWF doc.funds programme has con­tri­bu­ted to the further deve­lo­p­ment of struc­tu­red doctoral pro­gram­mes in Austria. 

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.