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Wels gets financial professionals: Students celebrate their financial license!
On July 11, 2025, students at the Wels Polytechnic School will ceremoniously receive their financial driving license. Visit the event in Linz!
Wels gets financial professionals: Students celebrate their financial license!
On July 11, 2025, a ceremonial ceremony took place at the Polytechnic School in Wels during which students received the coveted financial driving license. The event was not only a highlight for the future graduates, but also an important sign for financial education in Austria. MeinBezirk reports that the certificate award ceremony was held in a festive setting and served as a ceremonial conclusion to the training.
The ceremony began with a warm welcome from Mag. (FH) Ferdinand Herndler, managing director of SCHULDNERHILFE OÖ. In his words, he emphasized the importance of this further training and thanked the participants, multipliers and all those involved for their commitment. The celebration itself was enriched by various program items, including a question and answer session with guests of honor and a surprise item that created additional excitement. The crowning conclusion was the presentation of certificates, which was carried out by the guests of honor.
Insights into the event
The certificate award ceremony was well structured: After the ceremony, which lasted around 60 minutes, there was a cozy buffet that gave the participants the opportunity to exchange ideas and network. For the aspiring financial professionals, this was not only a celebratory occasion, but also an important opportunity to showcase their new knowledge and skills in a relaxed atmosphere. [Schuldner-Hilfe supplements](https://www. Schuldner-hilfe.at/finanzbildung/ooe-finanzfuehrerschein/certificatesverleihung/) the process with useful information about the registration options and the event details, all of which indicate solid planning.
The topic of financial education is also being promoted in Austria through various government initiatives. In particular, the financial education portal “Finanznavi”, which was launched by the Federal Ministry of Finance on September 3, 2024, offers comprehensive information and resources that help citizens better understand and make financial decisions. BMF informs about the framework conditions and objectives of this initiative. Not only is independent information provided here, but external educational offerings are also listed that meet the quality criteria of the National Financial Education Strategy.
Tradition meets modernity in Wels
Another aspect that complemented the event was the craftsmanship tradition of the Pointner family of stonemasons in Wels. This family cultivates their craft with a lot of passion and creativity, which is reflected not only in high-quality grave monuments, but also in the combination of tradition and modernity. This facet of the region highlights how diverse Wels is and the importance of supporting local culture and craft traditions while promoting modern educational initiatives such as the financial driver's license.
Overall, the awarding of certificates to students at the Polytechnic School is a strong signal of the need for financial education in today's society. It creates a connection between tradition and education, while at the same time encouraging the next generations to develop a good hand for their financial future.