Thousands of Youth Remain Unqualified in Vocational Skills - Thousands of Youths Remain Unskilled in Vocational Training
In Rhineland-Palatinate, the Federal Employment Agency is taking action to address the long-term unemployment and lack of vocational qualifications among approximately 13,000 young people. According to research connected to local social and educational projects, these measures are aimed at improving employability and include vocational training support, activation programs, and initiatives designed to enhance social and educational competencies [1].
The analysis, conducted by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) Rhineland-Palatinate-Saarland, found that approximately 76,000 young people in the region worked in jobs covered by social security between 2013 and 2022 without a vocational qualification. This group of long-term unqualified young employees represents untapped potential for skilled workers [1].
The analysis, published by the regional office of the Federal Employment Agency, also revealed that approximately one third of young employees without a vocational qualification remain without a qualification in the long term, amounting to approximately 13,000 people. However, it was noted that approximately 43 percent of young employees without a vocational qualification eventually obtain a qualification [1].
The Federal Employment Agency's recommendation is made in light of demographic change and an increasingly acute shortage of skilled workers. The agency emphasizes the importance of qualifications in the current job market and highlights the need for actions to support and motivate young employees without vocational qualifications. The consequences for those affected can often include frequent periods of unemployment, changing jobs, and lower incomes [1].
The recommendation is a response to the current labor market challenges, specifically the shortage of skilled workers. The agency recommends particularly supporting and motivating this group to obtain qualifications later on [1].
For those seeking concrete and up-to-date programs or initiatives, contacting the Federal Employment Agency Rhineland-Palatinate directly or reviewing their recent local press releases would provide the most precise information.
[1] Source: Research by the Institute for Employment Research (IAB) Rhineland-Palatinate-Saarland and the regional office of the Federal Employment Agency. The analysis covered the time period between 2013 and 2022.
- To address the issues of long-term unemployment and lack of vocational qualifications among young people in Rhineland-Palatinate, the Federal Employment Agency has implemented measures such as vocational training support, activation programs, and initiatives focused on enhancing social and educational competencies for education-and-self-development and career-development.
- The Federal Employment Agency's recommendation for addressing the current labor market challenges, specifically the shortage of skilled workers, is to particularly support and motivate young employees without vocational qualifications through various vocational training programs and initiatives aimed at improving their employability.
