Westmecklenburg is booming: 6% more apprenticeships than applicants!

Westmecklenburg is booming: 6% more apprenticeships than applicants!

in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania there seems to be a positive turn on the training market. According to the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) of Schwerin, 645 training contracts have already been signed for the coming training year. That is over six percent more than in the previous year when around 600 contracts were concluded. This means that four apprenticeships come to three young people. A gratifying signal in times when the shortage of skilled workers can be felt in many industries. NDR reports about it .

The growth in the field of metal technology and trade are particularly strong. The companies have increasingly recognized that they have to train themselves in order to counteract the lack of specialists. Peter Todt, the general manager of the IHK, emphasizes that Westmecklenburg is developing flourish, especially in the area of ​​modern industry, which includes both the nutritional industry and mechanical engineering.

training in metal technology

In the area of ​​metal technology, there are a variety of training positions - for example at Spitzke SE, which works in the area of ​​rail -bound mobility. The training as a metal technology specialist not only provides basic skills in construction technology, assembly technology or cutting technology, but also brings with it know-how in dealing with modern technologies such as robots and virtual reality applications. The job description includes, among other things, the examination of metal properties, working on CNC machines and compliance with strict safety regulations adds training.de .

Another highlight are the intensive practical shares that characterize dual training. The trainees spend part of their time in the vocational school, where topics such as manufacturing processes, security and quality assurance are treated. In the first year of training, one can expect a gross salary of around 981 to 1,154 euros per month, which increases to 1,029 to 1,187 euros in the following year. After successfully completing the apprenticeship, entry salaries of around 3,200 euros gross per month are quite realistic, and with further qualifications the salary can increase to up to 4,200 euros.

the training trend

The general situation of dual vocational training in Germany is still significant. A data report from the Federal Institute for Vocational Training (BIBB) shows that in 2019 around 54.4 percent of a year of age started training, with around 1.33 million trainees. However, Corona Pandemie 2020 has ensured a decline in the number of newly concluded contracts. Congregations and companies are therefore required to find creative solutions to master the challenges in training and modernize the training systems reports the Bibb .

This year, however, the trend seems to go up again, as the IHK points to Schwerin. With the grown range of apprenticeships and the fact that there are more apprenticeships than applicants, the chances for young people to make the start of professional life with a solid foundation are better than ever.