1. First results of the survey in Austria
Leonardo partnership: intergenerational mentoring in sandwich courses - “Janus” 1
First results of the survey in Austria
Beate Dobler-Tomek
EU project management, ibis acam Bildungs GmbH

2. Leonardo partnership: intergenerational mentoring in sandwich courses - “Janus”1
Questionnaire for mentors/tutors
We have asked
Manager 1
12,5%
Trainer/Tutor/Mentor 7
87,5%

3. Leonardo partnership: intergenerational mentoring in sandwich courses - “Janus”1
Q9. Which competences are transferred by trainees to the tutors?
IT-skills 1 8%
Articulating the needs and the behaviour of the young generation 3
23%
Engaging with Social media
Forecasting trends 4
31%
Others 2
15%

4. Leonardo partnership: intergenerational mentoring in sandwich courses - “Janus”1
Q10a. In your experience what are the most difficult problems to address in terms of the tutor/mentor-trainee relationship.
different working attitudes
certain hours of absence on work place
communication problems
lack of discipline and respect concerning trainees
Lack of working ambition
lack of motivation concerning trainees
laziness
lack of good educational background

5. Leonardo partnership: intergenerational mentoring in sandwich courses - “Janus”1
Q10b. Are there any difficulties or obligations directly related to a difference in generations? Please specify
different working attitudes
respect and discipline

6. Leonardo partnership: intergenerational mentoring in sandwich courses - “Janus”1
Q12. What procedures have the company in place to assist mentors/supervisors? Please place in order of priority
Schedulded meeting with trainees 4
21%
Training documentation
Identified timetabled slots for training 6
32%
Scheduled meetings with other mentors 5
26%
Other 0%

7. Leonardo partnership: intergenerational mentoring in sandwich courses - “Janus”1
Q14. What single recommendation would you make to improve mentoring in Austria
to implement coaching practices for apprentices
apprentices have rights but in some cases they abuse it
curricula of the vocational schools are not up to date
concentration to important things

8. Leonardo partnership: intergenerational mentoring in sandwich courses - “Janus”1
Q15. What action should be taken to increase the number of trainees in your company?
more supports (financial,…)
to have better qualified apprentices
an easier dismissal protection
concentration to important things

9. Thank you! 1 Ms. Beate Dobler-Tomek beate.dobler-tomek@ibisacam.at
Leonardo partnership : intergenerational mentoring in sandwich courses - “Janus
Thank you!
Ms. Beate Dobler-Tomek