Optimistic in Wiesbaden: Labor market offers opportunities despite the increase in unemployment

Optimistic in Wiesbaden: Labor market offers opportunities despite the increase in unemployment

optimism on the Wiesbaden labor market despite the slight increase in unemployment

The Wiesbaden agency for work reports in July 2024 of an increase in the number of unemployment. This month, 18,679 people were unemployed, which means an increase of 342 people compared to the previous month. This results in an unemployment rate of 7.1 percent. Despite these figures, the agency remains optimistic, since the number of reported vacancies also increases.

school and training qualifications as influencing factors

Alexander Baumann, the head of the Wiesbaden employment agency, attributes the increase in unemployment to seasonal fluctuations. Unemployment in young people often increases when school and training qualifications are imminent or end up working relationships. These trends are particularly pronounced in the summer months.

opportunities for young people

A ray of hope remains: In July, 748 new vacancies were reported, which corresponds to an increase of 155 jobs or 26.1 percent compared to the previous month. Compared to the previous year, there are even 602 jobs, which increases the values by 22.1 percent. This plus in vacancies offers well -trained young people interesting perspectives in professional life.

neet: A growing challenge

An emerging problem are the NEETS - young people who are neither in training nor in employment. Baumann describes it as difficult to reach and demands targeted measures such as individual advice and internship opportunities in order to be able to adequately support this group.

training position situation in Wiesbaden

From October 2023 to July 2024, 2,212 young people in Wiesbaden applied for an apprenticeship, which corresponds to an increase of 1.9 percent. Nevertheless, 793 of these young people are without a training position. This is contrasting to the open training positions reported, 805 of which are not yet occupied. Here there is a chance for last-minute applicants to find an apprenticeship.

comparison of unemployment in the region

The numbers also show regional differences: 13,566 people are unemployed in Wiesbaden, which corresponds to a quota of 8.4 percent, while 5,113 people are unemployed in the Rheingau-Taunus district and have a rate of 5 percent. These differences illustrate the challenges that different regions have in relation to the labor market.

Overall, the current situation shows that there are opportunities despite the slightly increasing unemployment. The agency emphasizes the need to bring young people and companies closer together to combat youth unemployment and to train future specialists well.

Data on the labor market and the economy in Wiesbaden are available on the official website www.wiesbaden.de.

- Nag