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Future of jobs in Franconia: Auto suppliers fight for further training!
In Coburg there are calls to strengthen further training in the automotive industry in order to make the job market future-proof.
Future of jobs in Franconia: Auto suppliers fight for further training!
In the Nuremberg metropolitan region, the automotive industry plays a crucial role in the economic landscape. Loud BR.de Every third to fourth job here depends directly or indirectly on the automotive industry. This impressive number results from a good 1.5 million jobs subject to social security contributions, of which around 10% are in the automotive supply industry. However, dependence on this industry also has its downsides: employment in the automotive supply industry has fallen by a whopping 15% in the last five years.
Nevertheless, the labor market in the region appears to be resilient, as the total number of jobs subject to social insurance contributions has increased slightly during this period. A Franconian alliance, consisting of the employment agency, the IHK Coburg and the transform_EMN network, is now urgently calling for more training for employees in the automotive supply industry. DGB boss Stephan Doll emphasizes the need for political support to ensure the necessary financial resources and planning security for further training. The area of artificial intelligence in particular should be given greater focus.
Change in the automotive industry
The change in the automotive industry is unmistakable. A recent study by Deloitte shows that companies are increasingly withdrawing from combustion engine technology and are placing electromobility in the foreground. This process takes place in several phases: While the first steps primarily focused on conventional drives, many companies are now aiming for a clear step towards electromobility. Companies are shaping change through various approaches, including the “harvest” approach, which relies on the development of their own skills.
However, the numbers show that not all companies are driving transformation in the same way. Only 52 companies have chosen the generation approach, while others either do not initiate change or rely on a consolidation approach. These different strategies make it clear that the industry is facing a variety of challenges that include not only technological but also social aspects.
Job cuts and further training
Concerns about further job losses are not unfounded. Despite the rising overall labor market, the decline in the automotive supply industry could soon leave its mark. Therefore, the role of continuing education is more important than ever. The Franconian alliance demands that programs be better tailored to the current needs of employers in order to make employees fit for the future.
The auto parts industry has historically made a significant contribution to income in the region, with a median income around 1,000 euros higher than other economic sectors. This fact means that changes in this industry could economically affect not only employees, but the entire region. A clear and supportive strategy could be the key to overcoming the challenges of transformation and securing the future of employees in the Nuremberg metropolitan region.