Schramböck: equality of women is important for the economy and society

Managers Program „Of The Future.Women“ promotes qualified women and prepares them for Management and Supervisory Board positions – 23 graduates of the 14. Passage excellent

Vienna (OTS/BMDW) – „The economic benefits from skills and Knowledge of women. Especially in view of the ongoing digitisation, it is important that women meet the current and future challenges with confidence and seize their chances,“ says Minister of economic Affairs Margaret Schramböck in a ceremony on the occasion of the award of the 23 graduates. „To bring more women into the economy and to see in the result, in key positions is a big concern. Of suitable women for key positions, there is no lack, often, the matching network is missing. The goal of our leadership program for the future.Women is a deepen that is why only the professional qualifications of the graduates, but also to make courage and to facilitate the establishment of a network,“ explains Schramböck.

Future.Women is a success and will strengthen the networking
women

„The promotion of women in leadership positions is a major concern for the economy, and economically more useful. Women are clearly on the rise and the future.Women of success project, which supports women not only with the knowledge that equips you need on your career path, but also excellent networking with other women,“ says Abg.z.No Karlheinz head, Secretary-General of the economic chamber of Austria. „The promotion of courage is at least as important as for people to improve their qualifications. With A Bright Future.Women, we provide both a concrete contribution,“ says Secretary-General, head and more:
„The previous record of success. Our graduates are role models.“

A well-staffed management bodies and Supervisory boards of the competitiveness and location increase

„We are happy to be partners of the future.Women, as we are convinced and know that a stronger representation of women in leadership positions has a positive impact on the economic success of companies,“ notes Christoph Neumayer, General Secretary of the industrial Association (IV). Studies clearly show that diversity in the staff structure is an essential driver for Innovation and a positive effect on the creation of value in the companies affected. „Well-staffed, diverse management boards and Supervisory boards contribute to a higher competitiveness and to an overall increase in the attractiveness of the business location of Austria. The industry, it is of particular concern to motivate more women for careers in the field of science and technology,“ said Neumayer, who adds: „The 23 graduates of the 14. Passage of the future.Women are Representatives for the tremendous potential of female leadership in Austria.“

About the management training programme „for the future.Women“

The Management Training Programme „For The Future.Women“ is a joint Initiative of the Federal Ministry for digitization and business location (BMDW), the economic chamber of Austria and the industrial Association. The training allowed hands-on Learning from professionals in the appropriation of a specific legal and economic expertise, the Supervisory Board functions is necessary. With a successful Mix of Workshops, networking, Mentoring programs, and numerous opportunities for exchange of experience, the graduates with the necessary skills for their challenging tasks. „For the future.Women“ is becoming more and more popular, with the 14. Passage have already graduated over 300 women in the program.

Supervisory councillors-database makes it easier to find
qualified candidates

The program will be made in respect of a publicly available Regulatory database, in the already over 600 women are registered. The search for a candidate is relieved for Supervisory Board functions therefore significantly. The Ministry of the economy in the occupation of Supervisory Board members to graduates. In Addition To „The Future.Women“ and the Supervisory councillors-database also the voluntary self-helps commitment of the Federal government for a quota of women in Supervisory bodies of companies with a Federal share of at least 50 percent to a strengthening of women in leadership positions.

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