Decline in New Training Contracts in Saxony-Anhalt Observed for 2024
In the realm of vocational training, Saxony-Anhalt witnessed a shift in trends last year. Here's a breakdown of the key developments:
- The public service sector saw a 7.2% increase in new contracts, bringing the total to 444.
- The liberal professions experienced a 16.9% growth, with 540 new contracts signed.
- Household Economics saw a 7.1% rise, resulting in 45 new contracts.
- Unfortunately, the Industry and Trade sector faced a 2.9% decrease, with 186 fewer contracts signed compared to the previous year, totalling 6,225.
When it comes to popular choices among male apprentices, Salesman and Industrial Mechanic took the second and third spots, respectively. For female apprentices, the top three most sought-after professions were Office Manager, Saleswoman, and Retail Saleswoman.
Foreign citizenship apprentices also made their mark, with 1,041 signing new training contracts, marking a 26.6% increase. The most common professions for male foreign apprentices were Cook, Gastronomy Specialist, and Automotive Mechatronics Technician, while for female apprentices, Restaurant Specialist, Dental Assistant, and Gastronomy Specialist were the most popular.
The decrease in training contracts in the Industry and Trade sector and Crafts can be attributed to several factors. Economic fluctuations, demographic changes, structural shifts in industries and crafts, and competition from other training paths are likely contributors. However, it's important to note that the specific reasons for the 2024 decline in Saxony-Anhalt's dual vocational contracts for Industry, Trade, and Crafts are not explicitly stated in the latest data due to a lack of official analyses.
As of the end of 2024, a total of 26,484 apprentices were in dual vocational training. Among them, 2,148 were apprentices with foreign citizenship, accounting for 10.2% of the total.
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In 2024, a total of 10,239 new training contracts were signed in Saxony-Anhalt's dual vocational training, marking a 0.9% decrease from the previous year. The most popular profession for male apprentices was Automotive Mechatronics Technician. In the Crafts sector, there was a 2.3% decrease, with 60 fewer contracts signed compared to the previous year, totalling 2,541.
- To address the reasons behind the 2024 decline in dual vocational training contracts for Industry, Trade, and Crafts in Saxony-Anhalt, one may need to consult the Saxony-Anhalt’s Ministry of Economy, Labor and Transport or the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB) reports.
- Finance for education and self-development could receive a boost through increasing training contracts in the Education-and-Self-Development sector, as it witnessed a 7.1% rise last year, resulting in 45 new contracts.
