On the occasion of St. Joseph’s Day, the Tyrolean Chamber of Labor once again hosted the traditional Joseph’s Day Meeting in 2026. The annual event brings together representatives from social institutions, politics, and advocacy groups to discuss current social policy issues and potential solutions, as well as to strengthen future-oriented networks.
The Department of Social Work at MCI | The Entrepreneurial School® was also represented: Head of Department Belachew Gebrewold and Professor Christina Lienhart participated in the exchange and contributed perspectives from teaching and research.
This year’s meeting, themed “A Future Without Poverty – Tyrol Takes Action,” focused on current developments, concrete measures, and political perspectives regarding poverty reduction in Tyrol. Highlights included discussions surrounding the draft amendment to the Tyrolean Minimum Income Act, as well as concrete considerations regarding the development of services for (very young) adolescents who use drugs.
The professional dialogue between practitioners, academics, and policymakers once again underscored the importance of close collaboration in developing sustainable solutions to societal challenges, especially when perspectives differ.
For the department of Social Work, participation in the Joseph's Day Meeting is a key component of its ongoing exchange with practice partners and decision-makers and contributes to the further development of Social Work in Tyrol.
Professor Christina Lienhart and head of department Belachew Gebrewold on their way to the AK Tirol’s Joseph's Day Meeting 2026 ©MCI/Verena Schmid
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