Labor market in Jülich: Slight increase in unemployment in October

Labor market in Jülich: Slight increase in unemployment in October

In Jülich, a city in the Düren district, the labor market changed slightly in October 2025. The number of unemployed people increased by 10 people, raising the unemployment rate to 6.7%. This means that Jülich remains below the average of 7.2% for the entire Aachen-Düren district. Ulrich Käser, the chairman of the management board of the Aachen-Düren employment agency, remains optimistic and emphasizes the positive basic trends on the labor market. The decline in unemployment among young people and foreign citizens is particularly encouraging, which shows that employment opportunities for various groups are improving.

The employment agency currently looks after 14,733 people, while the job centers in the region can serve 29,202 customers. This corresponds to a decrease of 250 people compared to the previous month. With 1,170 currently reported vacancies in the region, including 362 in Jülich, the labor market is seeing a slight decline, but there are still opportunities for job seekers.

Diverse job opportunities

What makes Jülich so attractive for job seekers? The city has established itself as a center for research and development, not least thanks to the renowned Jülich Research Center, which employs over 6,000 people. In addition to research, the energy industry, information technology and mechanical engineering are also important sectors in Jülich. The good mix of tradition and innovation also promotes a high quality of life and short distances, which is a plus point, especially in today's world.

• Forschung und Entwicklung
• Energiewirtschaft (fokussiert auf erneuerbare Energien)
• Informationstechnologie und Digitalisierung
• Maschinenbau und Fertigungstechnik
• Gesundheitswesen und Medizintechnik

Important employers in Jülich include SolarWorld Industries GmbH, ANT Applied New Technologies AG and the Düren Hospital gem. GmbH. These companies offer a variety of job opportunities for different skills and interests.

Job search support

The Aachen-Düren Employment Agency offers comprehensive support when looking for a job. This includes personal advice, the use of an online job exchange and various further training opportunities. The right help at the right time can make finding a suitable job much easier.

For anyone looking for new challenges, there are many opportunities in Jülich and the surrounding area. The city not only benefits from its economic diversity, but also from access to a broad job market in surrounding cities such as Aachen, Düren, and Stolberg, which further increases the chances of finding a job.

Local daily newspapers such as the Jülicher Zeitung and the Dürener Zeitung are valuable resources for job advertisements. Recruitment service providers such as Randstad and ARWA are also active in the region and support job seekers in reaching their next career stage. There is a lot of potential in the air in Jülich, and it will be exciting to see how the job market will develop further.