Less teaching contracts: Hagen is urgently looking for specialists of the future!

Less teaching contracts: Hagen is urgently looking for specialists of the future!

As of September 30, 2023, the SIHK reported that 2,891 training contracts from Hagen, the Ennepe-Ruhr district and the Märkisches Kreis have been received. Compared to the previous year, this is a decline of almost five percent, which primarily affects the commercial and technical area. Despite these slight losses, Thomas Haensel, the SIHK division head of education, is optimistic. He emphasizes that companies continue to train at a high level in order to secure future specialists. At the same time, Haensel realizes that there are fewer applications in the training market and recommends that companies have new recruitment channels, for example via platforms such as TikTok and Instagram.

For young people who are still looking for an apprenticeship or have stopped training, there is currently a good chance of restarting. The SIHK offers support from its team of the 'fit', which helps to find suitable training positions. Applications are also open to those who may not have the best school grades; According to Haensel, an internship can serve to get to know potential trainees better and to experience their practical skills. Further information can be found in a report by localaldirekt.de