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Saxony's Apprenticeship Shortage

Saxony faces an apprenticeship shortage, with a mismatch between available jobs and applicant preferences. Economic downturn, gendered career choices, and high dropout rates are contributing factors.

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Bundesagentur Für ArbeitSächsischer HandwerkstagIhk Leipzig

Klaus-Peter HansenUwe NostitzKristian Kirpal

What is the Saxon Handwerk's request to the new state government?: The Saxon Handwerk (handicraft association) is urging the new state government to increase funding and efforts towards improving education and vocational training to address the skilled labor shortage. This includes enhancing secondary schools and addressing teacher shortages.
How is the economic situation affecting the Saxon apprenticeship market?: The economic downturn is starting to affect the Saxon apprenticeship market, with a decrease in available apprenticeship positions and a rise in unemployed young people seeking apprenticeships. The market is showing signs of strain, but is still comparatively robust.
How many apprenticeship positions remained unfilled in Saxony this year?: Approximately 2,000 apprenticeship positions in Saxony remained unfilled this year, despite around 1,000 young people still seeking apprenticeships. This mismatch is attributed to a lack of alignment between available positions and applicant interests.
What are the typical gender-based preferences in apprenticeship choices?: Traditional gender roles continue to influence apprenticeship choices in Saxony. Male applicants favor trades involving materials, while female applicants prefer roles involving human interaction. Popular choices for men include automotive mechanic and carpenter, while women prefer sales, office, and healthcare jobs.
What is the apprenticeship dropout rate in Leipzig and what is suggested to improve it?: Around 10% of apprentices in Leipzig drop out during their first year. The IHK Leipzig (Chamber of Industry and Commerce) advocates for improved career guidance in schools to reduce this high dropout rate. Better career counselling in schools is needed to help young people choose suitable careers.

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Saxony's Apprenticeship Shortage

Saxony faces an apprenticeship shortage, with a mismatch between available jobs and applicant preferences. Economic downturn, gendered career choices, and high dropout rates are contributing factors.