Summer lull in Göttingen: unused training opportunities!

Summer lull in Göttingen: unused training opportunities!

In the heart of Göttingen, the job market is currently showing its somewhat calm side. The summer lull has also reached the region of southern Lower Saxony, as HNA reports. In June, the proportion of unemployed people without completed vocational training was an alarming 57.9%. This means that many job seekers have little prospects, especially if they do not have the necessary qualifications.

Just 20.8% of the reported positions are aimed at unskilled and semi-skilled workers. Antje Frische, Managing Director of the Göttingen Employment Agency, describes the market development as restrained, which makes the search for suitable skilled workers even more difficult. All applicants are urgently advised not only to look at the Federal Employment Agency's job board, but also to consider alternative search methods via company websites.

Training market: A ray of hope?

The sectors with the best prospects include energy technology, mechanical engineering and industrial technology as well as insurance and financial services. Companies based in Göttingen, such as Sartorius AG and Zeiss, are also continually looking for well-trained specialists. These companies offer training positions primarily for well-positioned professions such as precision opticians and precision mechanics.

Göttingen as a training location

However, the city of Göttingen, characterized by a lively student culture, offers more than just apprenticeships. The solid economic base, supported by universities and research institutes, contributes to the emerging economy. Numerous medium-sized companies in various sectors create diverse career prospects.

Göttingen is not only a dynamic training location, but also offers international vocational training and exchange programs that allow trainees to acquire intercultural competence and language skills. There are excellent training opportunities in areas such as healthcare, nursing and medical technology, which are often directly linked to renowned institutions.

The challenge in the training market

Although the statistics show that the supply of training places remains constant, there are profound problems with the fit. BPB makes it clear that the training situation is sometimes not recorded satisfactorily, as only those applicants who are registered with the employment agency are counted. Minors who are not considered suitable for training or who do not register will not be taken into account.

In summary, we see that Göttingen still offers numerous opportunities despite the challenges in the training market. While the search for apprenticeships remains difficult for many young people, they should not lose sight of the diverse paths and opportunities for in-company training. A call to Elvira Sandkuhl from the Göttingen Employment Agency can often offer valuable insights and support: Tel. 05541 / 9809-14.

The time is ripe to recognize your own potential and make optimal use of the opportunities that the training market has to offer.