On October 17, 2024, we proudly launched the second edition of the Professional Integration HUB internship program, marking a significant milestone in our efforts to support the integration of talented Ukrainian professionals into European workplaces. The full list of participants in the Professional Integration HUB 2.0 program can be viewed here.

The opening event was an inspiring moment, attended by new participants and key program team members. Yana Barinova, ERSTE Foundation’s Project Manager on European Policies and Ukrainian Affairs, addressed the audience, highlighting the program’s growing impact. She was joined by Olena Bekreniova, Olga Olefirova, and Nina Metternich from the European Centre for Freedom and Independence, all of whom shared valuable insights into the program’s vision and future direction.

The next three months, from October 15, 2024, to January 15, 2025, will offer participants the opportunity to intern at top institutions and organizations in Austria. These internships will be accompanied by an array of professional development activities, networking opportunities, and study visits, designed to enhance the participants’ skills and facilitate their integration into European work environments.

We extend our gratitude to everyone who made this event a success, and we look forward to witnessing the impact our participants will make in their respective fields over the coming months.

For an inside look at how the opening event took place, we invite you to explore the photos below, capturing key moments from this important day:

After a month-long selection process, we are excited to announce the participants for the Professional Integration HUB 2.0 program! Starting October 15, these Ukrainian professionals will begin their internships at leading Austrian institutions and organizations:

• Marta Beska – Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care, and Consumer Protection
• Marharyta Pavliv – Austrian National Tourist Office
• Nataliia Bilohlazova – Austrian National Tourist Office
• Oleksandra Azizova – Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy
• Anastasiia Krasina – Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy
• Anna Semenchenko – Federal Ministry of Labour and Economy
• Olesia Kvitka – C/O Vienna Magazine
• Hanna Tomyshch – Impact Hub Vienna
• Sabina Mamedova – Impact Hub Vienna
• Oksana Musiienko – Josephinum – Medical Collections
• Tetiana Stakhivska – Office Ukraine Vienna
• Mariia Kardash – Office Ukraine Graz
• Anna Pasko – L&R Social Research
• Iryna D’yakonova – L&R Social Research
• Diana Bilyk – Salzburger Kunstverein
• Viktoriia Tkachuk – Federal Ministry for Climate Action
• Kateryna Holubova – MuseumsQuartier Wien
• Mariia Molodcha – Schenker Salvi Weber Architekten
• Oksana Denys – Institute for Social Policy, WU (Vienna University of Economics and Business)
• Anastasiia Hatsenko – KDZ Centre for Public Administration Research

We congratulate all participants and thank our partner organizations for supporting this impactful initiative. Wishing everyone a successful start!

The official opening of the Professional Integration HUB 2.0 program will take place on October 17. The program promises a range of exciting events, including study visits and community gatherings. Stay tuned for more updates as the journey begins!

The program is initiated and funded by ERSTE Foundation and implemented by the European Centre for Freedom and Independence.