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Anton Benya Prize strengthens the value and attractiveness of teaching

vida congratulates: Salzburgers were honored for their innovative work.

Since its founding in 1972, the… Anton-Benya-Preis recognizes the immense importance of skilled work and honors those who improve the world of work through their commitment. The prize, which is awarded every two years and is named after the legendary trade unionist Anton Benya, will once again show in 2024 how central skilled work is to social progress.

Two with hearts and minds

“I am very proud that Günter Blumthaler and Manfred Pawlek two Salzburg railway workers with heart and mind received this award. Both have worked hard and with great persistence receipt and the Expansion of the ÖBB training workshops used. It is also thanks to them that the ÖBB’s training landscape has become more female and that equal opportunities are a natural part of ÖBB,” explains vida regional manager Kajetan Uriach.

More than a classic female job

Professors are concerned with making a “classic” female profession in the field of beauty more attractive Silke Kremser and the head of the state vocational school 2 Bianka Gaulinger tried hard: “These two committed colleagues deserve my special thanks. At the LBS 2 in Lehen The social partnership lives, training and the union meet here as partners. Both have committed themselves to ensuring that the young women and men receive experience and further training far beyond their professional profile,” says Uriach enthusiastically, pointing out the additional opportunities Workshops, make-up seminars and collaboration with the AK Salzburg in the “Cash Fit” section.

“With all Salzburg award winners, Benya’s legacy, namely his tireless advocacy for the rights of workers, becomes visible.”

Kajetan Uriach, vida country manager

In the picture (from left to right): Prize winners Manfred Pawlek, Silke Kremser, Bianka Gaulinger and Günter Blumthaler with vida regional manager Kajetan Uriach


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