Support for Temporary Workers and Temporary Employment Agencies
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The SWF in figures
Our legal mandate
Pursuant to Section 22c (1)-(3) of the AÜG, the SWF has the task of supporting (former) temporary workers from temporary employment agencies in several ways:
- Strengthening and stabilizing employment relationships
- Promoting (additional) qualifications
- Improving opportunities on the labor market (including during periods of unemployment in accordance with Section 12 of the Unemployment Insurance Act 1977 (AlVG))
To implement these tasks, the fund can provide the following benefits:
- Subsidies for (former) temporary workers
- Financing of further training measures
- Benefits to temporary employment agencies to extend the duration of employment
Please note: There is no legal entitlement to SWF benefits. The subsidies and other benefits granted are not considered remuneration within the meaning of Section 49 ASVG and are tax-exempt in accordance with Section 3 (1) Z 3 lit. a EStG 1988.
Success stories of temporary workers
"You can learn anything if you want to. I always wanted to work in the metal industry and asked my temporary employment agency how I could achieve this. They told me about the possibility of funding from the SWF. The financial support helped me a lot."
Diana S. completed her apprenticeship in metalworking through adult education between fall 2024 and summer 2025.
"The shortened apprenticeship program is a great thing. I was undecided at first because I wasn't used to learning anymore, but then it turned out to be really fun. I would do it again in a heartbeat. I heard about SWF from other colleagues and am very happy with the support. I can only recommend it to everyone."
Arnel B. completed his apprenticeship in metalworking in July 2025.
"I've always enjoyed learning and sought out challenges, which is why I decided to do an apprenticeship in electrical engineering. It's a great thing—where else can you find a program that subsidizes both the training costs and the working hours? Thank goodness for the SWF!"
Mario L. successfully completed his apprenticeship in electrical engineering (plant and operating technology) in spring 2025.
"This is my first time working as a temporary employee, and I am very happy with my job. I have worked in other industries before and am so happy that this allows me to balance my family and professional commitments and even further my professional development. Applying for funding for the training program in cooperation with my temporary employment agency was quick and easy. Thanks to the training, I can now take on more tasks and my work processes have become more efficient."
Lidija K. completed training and further education on the topic of SAP basics in the fall of 2025.