Celebration of the best: 25 young talents are shaping the future of Schleswig-Holstein

Celebration of the best: 25 young talents are shaping the future of Schleswig-Holstein

In a ceremonial ceremony (here in Schleswig-Holstein) on November 7, 2025, around 800 candidates who successfully completed their training in state administration were honored. The event traditionally took place in House B of the state government and was an opportunity to choose the best of the year. Prime Minister Daniel Günther presented the 25 graduates, who were honored as the best in their class, with their certificates and praised their outstanding commitment and determination. Isn't that a nice reward for the effort?

The graduates were trained in various areas, including tax administration, judicial affairs, surveying and geoinformation, as well as coastal protection and road construction administration. “Well-trained specialists are the be-all and end-all for the state administration!” emphasized Günther during his speech. In times when issues such as climate change, infrastructure modernization and digitalization are at the forefront, these specialists are more important than ever.

The challenge of the skills shortage

Here you address the problem: The shortage of skilled workers in the public service is a growing challenge that also affects Schleswig-Holstein. Authorities often struggle with a lack of qualified employees, which can have a negative impact on the quality of services. The causes are diverse, including demographic change, which brings with it an aging population and a declining number of young talent. Added to this is the low attractiveness of the public service compared to other areas and a high level of bureaucracy, which makes the application process more difficult.

The consequences of this deficiency should not be underestimated: overloading of the remaining employees, stress and a loss of service quality, which in turn makes citizens dissatisfied. This makes it all the more important not only to promote training and further education, but also to improve working conditions. Flexible working models and targeted retention of talent are crucial to counteract the situation, as [digitales-institut.de](https://digitales-institut.de/der-fachkraefte Mangel-im-oeffentlichen-dienst-herausforden-und-loesungsansaetze/) shows.

Conclusion and outlook

Honoring the graduates is a step in the right direction, but it also comes in the context of a broader challenge. As the state government continues to work on solutions to address the skills shortage, it is clear that a holistic approach is required. This could also be an opportunity to improve the image of the public service and make it more attractive to future generations.

The graduates who were honored on this day are not only the pride of the state government, they are also a glimmer of hope for the future design and modernization of public administration in Schleswig-Holstein. Let us remain optimistic that these new specialists will approach their new tasks with just as much energy and innovative spirit!

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