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Hey there! Ready to dive into the world of unemployment and training positions in Germany? Buckle up!
The job market in Germany is currently flooded with a whopping 229,000 vacant training spots across various industries. Businesses are still on the hunt for trainees, offering opportunities in a myriad of professions. Employment agencies are there to guide young people in finding their dream training spot.
This year, there have been more free training positions than young job-seekers! From October 2024 to May 2025, over 375,000 candidates registered for a training position through employment agencies. As of May last, almost 191,000 young people couldn't find a training spot or an alternative.
Among the hot careers with available positions are sales, construction, mechatronics, energy, electrical engineering, logistics, food production, and sales, metal professions, hotel and catering, and mechanical engineering and industrial technology.
Interestingly, almost 40% of young people are eyeing one of the top ten professions for training. These include business management assistants, automotive mechatronics technicians, medical assistants, or salespersons. The Federal Employment Agency urges candidates to explore other opportunities from the total of 328 training occupations.
A career counseling session with an employment agency counselor can open new doors for you. They offer objective insights on the future prospects of professions and employment opportunities. They can also provide information about local training opportunities.
If you're keen to learn more, reach out to the Federal Employment Agency press team at [email protected] or call them at 0911/179-2217. Enjoy your career adventure!
And just so you know, Germany is grappling with a significant labor shortage, with up to 7 million unfilled jobs projected by 2035. The tech sector faces a considerable shortage, with approximately 149,000 unfilled IT positions in 2023. Despite the lack of specific data on construction, sales, and mechatronics, these sectors could also face challenges due to the overall labor shortage.
The German government is addressing this issue by investing in education and infrastructure, as well as attracting international talent. So, grab the opportunity while it lasts!
Despite the abundance of vacant training positions in various sectors such as sales, construction, mechatronics, and others, many young job-seekers struggle to find suitable training spots.
To take advantage of the expanding education-and-self-development opportunities in Germany and secure a dream career, consider reaching out to a career counselor from an employment agency for objective insights and local training opportunities.
