Bremen's labor market wobbles: vocational training as a key to rescue!

Bremen's labor market wobbles: vocational training as a key to rescue!

The current situation on the labor market in Bremen throws a shadow on the spring revival, which is hardly noticeable this year. As reports Weser Report , the number of unemployed in Bremen remains around 45,500 and shows an increase compared to the previous year. In the previous month there was a minimal decline of 0.2 percent - a development that is atypical for this season, because you usually expect a noticeable upswing. The uncertainties on the world markets do not stop at the export -dependent Bremen economy.

The picture is not only dark. Bremen behaves in accordance with the rest of Germany, where there is also a weak spring upswing. The high proportion of foreigners among the unemployed in Bremen, which make up a significant part at 47 percent, is particularly striking. In addition, 66 percent of the unemployed have no completed vocational training in this country, which underlines the urgency to improve the qualification level.

qualification as a key

A look at the challenges shows that lack of degrees and language skills are often the reason for unemployment. In order to counteract these problems, it is necessary to increase the qualification level. The Federal Employment Agency draws attention to the importance of further training. There are already 10,000 people in Bremen who take part in labor market policy measures - that is 3.3 percent more than in the previous month.

With an increase in vocational training by 6.5 percent, it becomes clear that the region is working on solutions. The goal is to capture these measures despite the increased unemployment. In comparison to the previous year, however, 1,044 people are less inscribed in these activities.

challenges on the training market

Statistics of the Federal Employment Agency shows interesting developments on the training market: 4,453 training positions were registered in Bremen, while 4,314 youthful applicants were available stand. Here Bremen cuts better than Bremerhaven, where there are fewer positions than applicants. This fact suggests that there are definitely opportunities for motivated young people to establish themselves in the different industries.

With a focus on professional training and support from the employer service, an attempt is made to convey suitable positions. Over 7,400 vacancies are waiting to be occupied. Bremen could therefore face a turnaround if qualification became a central element of labor market policy.

Overall, it is clear that the challenges of unemployment and the lack of degrees can only be addressed together. The role of foreign employees and trainees will remain significant in the future.