In conversation: How confirmation of young people opened new perspectives

In conversation: How confirmation of young people opened new perspectives

in Saxony-Anhalt there is an increasing awareness of the challenges that young people face to work in the transition from school. Projects such as the "stable" program led by Marcus Schlüter show positive effects on the self-esteem of the participants. Schlüter emphasizes that often small gestures - like simple praise - can make big changes. Sentences like "Well done!" are new territory for many of these young people because they were rare or not at all heard in their previous lives. This recognition can be decisive for young people to gain self -confidence and make real progress.

The effects of recognition are remarkable. Schlüter reports that after a short time in his project, the participants start to develop joy in their skills. These positive confirmations can often lead to the young people already make considerable progress in the first week. Motivate such successes and show how valuable positive reinforcement can be.

prejudices about young people

Georg Haberland, spokesman for the Saxony-Anhalt Agency Nord, does not believe that the idea that young people are simply lazy. On the contrary, he sees a lot of potential and opportunities: "We have very close contact with young people and work intensively to eliminate these challenges." He also emphasizes the high interest of the young people to get into the job. It turns out that the commitment and motivation of many young people are often underestimated.

Nevertheless, access to training positions in rural areas is restricted. Often the availability of training positions and the variety of offers is perceived as too low, which makes it difficult for young people in these areas to find their professional path. In cities like Magdeburg, efforts are going to close this gap, but the rural regions continue to fight with the availability and variety of training positions.

support networks for young people

In order to master these challenges, various actors in Magdeburg rely on cooperation. The youth agency is an important point of contact if professional orientation in school or family should not be sufficient. This agency combines the forces of job centers, the employment agency and the city of Magdeburg to specifically promote young people at the transition from school to work. These cooperation makes it clear how important it is to bundle different resources in order to offer young people the support they need.

Finally, it can be said that there are both positive approaches and challenges when it comes to integrating young people into the labor market. The importance of recognition and supportive structures cannot be emphasized enough to increase their chances of a successful professional future. The exchange and cooperation between different institutions are key to successful career orientation.