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Apprenticeship market in Burgenland: Opportunities and trends for young people
AMS Burgenland boss Helene Sengstbratl explains the promising situation on the apprenticeship market in an interview. There are more vacancies than applicants, especially in trade, construction and technology.
Apprenticeship market in Burgenland: Opportunities and trends for young people
The apprenticeship situation in Burgenland has improved significantly in the last few months. According to Helene Sengstbratl, head of the Burgenland Public Employment Service (AMS), the number of apprentices is increasing again in the first year of training. There is a positive trend particularly in trade and crafts, and the number of open apprenticeships exceeds the number of young people looking for them. This is a positive turnaround that opens up new perspectives for young people in the region.
There is a high demand for apprentices in the areas of trade, tourism, construction and metal. Companies in Burgenland are also involved in somewhat rarer professions, for example in Eisenstadt, where an apprenticeship in digital sales of sporting goods is advertised. Those interested can also seek training as a dental assistant or enter the field of textile technology in Rudersdorf. On the job platform “alle jobs”, young people in particular can easily find out about the offers across Austria.
Sustainable career prospects for young people
Particularly noteworthy is the demand in the production sector. Many young people aspire to an apprenticeship in mining, trade or industry. Professions in trade and the service sector are also very popular. According to the current apprenticeship statistics from the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO), apprenticeship contracts are often being concluded this year in professions such as automotive technicians, electrical engineers and metal technicians. A clear trend can be observed with regard to female apprentices: companies are increasingly training girls in technical professions, such as hairdressing or pharmaceutical-commercial assistance. This could represent significant progress in breaking down gender segmentation in the professional world.
Current developments on the apprenticeship market show that young people in Burgenland can look to the future with optimism given the abundance of vacancies. Nevertheless, it is important that the wishes and ideas of young applicants come into harmony with the requirements of the job offers. This could make effective placement and the creation of long-term career prospects easier.
For more information about apprenticeship opportunities and the current job market, visit www.meinkreis.at.