Teacher training courses are currently being restructured not only in Austria but throughout Europe.
This involves a qualitative and a quantitative expansion of practical school studies. In Austria, in
addition to practical school experience during training, an induction phase is to take place after
completion of studies, in which young teachers are accompanied by a mentor.
Mentoring in the induction phase as support for career entry offers many opportunities, but
also requires careful implementation. This article points out possible challenges and theoretical
approaches.