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Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Seeks to Boost Student Internships to Combat Skills Shortage

Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Minister President Manuela Schwesig is urging businesses to increase student internships to address a shortage of skilled workers. A state-funded internship program offers €120 per week (up to €360) for handcraft apprentices, but low participation is prompting a review. Scho...

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Study Explores Factors Influencing International Worker Migration in Europe

Researchers at Erasmus University are conducting a three-year EU-funded study on non-EU nationals with post-secondary education living in the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, and Poland, to understand their migration motivations, experiences, and integration into the host countries, aiming to inform p...

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Social Mobility Barriers Costing Europe Billions in GDP

A McKinsey study finds that over a third of Europeans face social mobility barriers, leading to lower employment and productivity; improving mobility could boost Europe's GDP by 3-9% and address skills shortages by 2030.

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High Demand for AI Talent Drives Job-Hopping in China

A recent Zhaopin report reveals that 57.2% of Chinese workers considering a job change are interested in AI roles, driven by better career prospects and higher salaries, while the demand for AI professionals is expected to reach 6 million by 2030, creating a potential talent gap of 4 million.

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European Job Market Transformation: 70% Skill Shift by 2030

The European job market faces significant transformation by 2030, with 70% of skills changing, impacting hiring (down 17% in January 2025), career mobility, and the need for reskilling, particularly in AI where demand far outstrips supply, despite increased female representation.

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France Faces Skills Crisis, Driving Corporate Training Investment

French Minister Astrid Panosyan-Bouvier announced increased investment in education on January 22, 2025, citing France's falling OECD rankings in skills and productivity and a projected shortage of 54,000 engineers within five years, prompting companies to create their own training programs.

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Declining Value of College Degrees Due to Skills-Based Hiring

The value of a four-year college degree is declining as many companies eliminate degree requirements for various roles, prioritizing practical skills and experience, resulting in high underemployment rates among college graduates.

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Saxony Apprenticeship Market: Surplus of Open Positions Despite Unemployment Rise

In Saxony, despite rising unemployment, approximately 10,500 unfilled apprenticeships currently exist, exceeding the 9,400 young people seeking apprenticeships; however, geographical limitations and mismatched expectations pose challenges.

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Social Mobility Barriers Hamper European Economic Growth

A McKinsey study reveals that over one-third of Europeans face significant social mobility barriers, leading to lower employment rates and slower career growth; improving social mobility could boost the EU GDP by 3-9% and alleviate the projected 2030 skills gap.

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Skills-Based Education Overhaul Needed to Address U.S. Workforce Gap

The U.S. education system needs an overhaul to address the growing skills gap by embedding industry-recognized credentials like certifications and licenses into high school and college curriculums, ensuring every graduate possesses marketable skills.

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UK NEET Rate Reaches 11-Year High, Sparking Calls for Education Reform

The number of young people in England not in education, employment, or training (NEETs) has risen to almost 1 million, the highest in 11 years, due to a school system failing to meet diverse needs and exacerbated by ethnic and regional inequalities, prompting calls for policy changes and devolution ...

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French Youth Unemployment Rises Due to Skills Mismatch

A 7% rise in French youth unemployment in 2024 stems from a mismatch between job market demand (e.g., hospitality, sports) and graduates' choices (e.g., osteopathy, graphic design), highlighting the need for better collaboration between educational institutions and businesses to adapt to rapidly evo...

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