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Unemployment in the Lake District: Young people severely affected!
Labor market in Neubrandenburg: Positive trends in unemployment rates and job offers, especially for young people.
Unemployment in the Lake District: Young people severely affected!
The labor market situation in the Lake District will show complex developments in November 2023. Despite a slight increase in the number of unemployed to 11,411 compared to the previous month, this is the first time in ten months that the number of unemployed is lower than last year. This emerges from the current estimates from the employment agency, which also highlights the challenges of the labor market in the region. Young people are particularly affected, with an unemployment rate of almost 11% compared to an average of 9%, as there are 1,300 people under 25 years of age among the 11,000 unemployed Nordkurier reports.
The fact that the number of new jobs is increasing sheds some light on this. 512 new jobs were recorded in November, which represents a slight increase compared to the previous year. There are also over 2,800 open positions in the district, 400 more than last year. Applicants in the construction industry, vehicle trade, catering and healthcare are particularly in demand. This shows that a change in career orientation is required in order to fill existing positions.
Challenges in the labor market
The employment agency emphasizes that, in addition to the high youth unemployment, the need for targeted qualifications represents a central challenge. The agency emphasizes that investments in education and training programs are necessary to overcome the shortage of skilled workers in the region. Employers are therefore encouraged to use the existing funding opportunities and to cooperate actively with the employer service teams.
Another point is the situation on the training market. There are currently 709 training positions unfilled, while at the same time 640 applicants are looking for a place. Northern Courier reports that it is important that school leavers actively use the remaining weeks until summer to improve their chances of getting a training place.
A look at the numbers shows that the dynamic developments on the labor market in the Lake District also show local differences. While Altentreptow saw a 2% drop in unemployment, Demmin is struggling with a 5% increase. These regional differences reflect the different economic realities within the district.
In summary, despite the challenges, there is some light at the end of the tunnel. The increase in vacancies and the simultaneous focus on qualification offer opportunities to counter the difficulties on the labor market and to stabilize social systems in the long term.