VFQ - Association for Women and Qualification
The “Association for Women and Qualification” was the supporting organization for VFQ activities and VFQ offers when it was founded. In 2004, it founded the GesmbH and outsourced all operational activities to this new legal form.
The board of the association is made up of interested and committed women. Find out more about the individual personalities!
The board members
Mag.a Daniela Brandenberger
Board of Directors
Dr.in Mag.a Anna Maria Dieplinger
Board of Directors
Ulrike Fellner
Financial auditor
Adelheid Frank
Financial auditor
Mag.a Andrea Freisler-Traub
Chairperson
Dr.in Michaela Herzog
Board of Directors
Mag.a Christine Heyduk
Secretary General
Mag.a Ernestine Harrer
Teller
Mag.a Sandra Nuspl
Board of Directors
Mag.a Gabriele Trautendorfer
Board of Directors
Susanne Steckerl, MEd, MBA
Managing Director she:works GmbH
The history
1988
FRAGILE was founded this year – a carpentry business set up by three young, ambitious women. With their pioneering spirit, they proved that success is also possible in a traditionally male profession. Today, FRAGILE is an established training workshop where young women learn the trade of carpentry and receive support with personal challenges.
Starting from 1989
Over the course of time, FRAGILE has developed further offerings that support women in skilled trades and in their professional development.
1996 – 1998
The construction of the VFQ building at Fröbelstraße 16 in Linz was a major milestone. The company moved in in 1998 and since then the building has housed the FRAGILE wood workshop, various services and the management and administration.
Starting from 1999
The “Contigo” employment project was launched after the team had recovered from building the house. Further offers for customers were developed and tested together with funding bodies.
2004
The non-profit “VFQ Gesellschaft für Frauen und Qualifikation mbH” was founded by the Association for Women and Qualification. The operational tasks were transferred to the new company, and since then the short name VFQ has stood for “VernetzenFördernQualifizieren” (networking, promoting, qualifying) and is a reminder of the company’s roots.
2005
VFQ began to expand and, in addition to the location in Fröbelstraße, opened further locations in cooperation with funding bodies.
2012
The VFQ has received recognition and awards for its innovative ideas and work, including the “Golden Witches’ Broom” from the City of Linz as well as awards from the Ministry of Social Affairs and the ESF.
2017
The year 2017 brought changes – the location in Traun was closed and the “Contigo” project was relocated to the Industriezeile in Linz. Women from various districts now have employment opportunities here. VFQ continues to react flexibly to changes and develops new offers to meet current challenges, always in the interests of its customers.
2023
VFQ macht ein ReBranding durch: VFQ goes she:works GmbH – step into your power!
The new name reinforces the mission to promote and empower women in the labor market context. she:works GmbH wants to encourage women to develop their full potential and go their own way with confidence. In close cooperation with the Hagenberg University of Applied Sciences, a modern website is being developed that optimally presents the expanded range of she:works GmbH.
she:works GmbH is increasingly going outwards and is planning many exciting new projects. Cooperation with renowned partners from the business world and other organizations will create even more opportunities to support women in their professional development.
The team at she:works GmbH is full of energy and looking forward to the future. The new changes reflect the commitment and passion to promote and strengthen women in their careers. Step into your power – together we will courageously and confidently take the path to a successful future!
The association VFQ – Gesellschaft für Frauen und Qualifikation remains active and is an essential part of she:works GmbH.
