Project "AI Handbook"
Project Title
Perspectives on the Use of AI in Educational and Career Counseling – Development and Implementation of a Web-Optimized Handbook for Career Guidance
Abstract
The rapid development of generative artificial intelligence is fundamentally transforming both the labor
market and educational and career counseling. AI-supported applications such as chatbots, automated
skills assessments, and digital information platforms open up new possibilities for counseling practice, but
at the same time raise questions regarding quality, data protection, ethics, and professional use.
The goal of the project is to develop a web-optimized practical handbook that provides education and
career counselors, staff at AMS Career Information Centers (BIZ), trainers, and other stakeholders in adult
education with practical guidance on the use of AI in counseling. The handbook provides foundational
knowledge, describes specific application scenarios, defines quality standards, and addresses ethical and
data protection requirements.
Methodologically, the project is based on a comprehensive analysis
of national and international scholarly literature, expert interviews, and two workshops with counselors to
ensure quality and further develop the content. The results will be published in the form of a modular, web-
optimized handbook and a summary (AMS info) and disseminated through workshops and professional
events.
Project Management
Mag.a Karin Steiner
Project Team
Markus "Max" Nemeth
Project Start
07/2026
Project End
06/2027
Project Initiator
Austrian Public Employment Service