Training market in Westmecklenburg: 319 jobs remain vacant!

Training market in Westmecklenburg: 319 jobs remain vacant!

Schwerin, Deutschland - In Westmecklenburg there is an amazing mismatch on the training market! The latest figures show that there are more training positions as applicants - a trend that makes the region excitement. On Wednesday, the employment agency, the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and the Chamber of Crafts in Schwerin presented the alarming annual balance. A total of 319 training positions remained vacant, which corresponds to a decline of around 20 percent compared to the previous year. Despite the almost 2,600 reported apprenticeships that are a little less than 2023, the situation remains tense.

The IHK companies are the main actors when it comes to the allocation of training positions. However, while the number of teaching contracts concluded in the craft rose by almost two percent, the number of applicants that have not been mediated has increased this year. A total of 183 people did not find a training position - an alarming sign! Interested parties who are still looking for the official start of training still have the chance to conclude a training contract. Positions in retail, warehouse logistics as well as for professional drivers and trading subjects remain particularly vacant. The most sought -after areas are still industry, trade and services.

A look at the numbers

The balance sheet of the training positions shows that the region faces a challenge. While the number of female trainees has increased in the craft, the question remains why so many places remain vacant. The training landscape in Westmecklenburg is an exciting topic that carries both opportunities and challenges. The coming months will be crucial to see how the situation develops and whether the vacant positions can finally be filled.