Petra Pahr-Gold

Petra Pahr-Gold is a Lecturer at the Institute for Secondary Vocational Education and Training at Vienna University of Teacher Education (PH Wien). She serves as Study Program Director for DATG (Department of Nutrition and Business Management) and Extension Study Change of Subject Bundle since 2022. Her teaching focuses on vocational education, project management, AI integration in teaching, and practical training in hospitality and business fields.

Professional Background: Holds certifications in LEGO® SERIOUS PLAY® facilitation, OKR coaching, and knowledge management. Previously worked in hospitality industry (1988–2004), adult education (2005–2021), and freelance gastronomy consulting (2009–2018).

Research Focus: Current project (since 2024) investigates teachers' attitudes toward student diversity in vocational schools. Published works address competency frameworks for vocational educators, digital assessment methods, and industry-school knowledge transfer in tourism education.