Cranking Up Apprenticeships in Trades for the New Year! Over 2K Apprenticeship Contracts Signed in Saxony
Vocational training positions in various crafts established for the upcoming apprenticeship period, totaling over 2,200. - Ample vocational training programs set for the upcoming academic year, counting over 2200 options
Get ready, Saxony, because the trades sector is on a roll! In the two months leading to the upcoming training year, a whopping 6% increase has been seen in apprenticeship contracts - totalling an impressive 2,264 agreements. Frank Wetzel, head honcho at the Saxon Trade Association, is buzzing about the trend, affirming that talented young apprentices are crucial for the trades to stay ahead of the competition.
Interestingly, more than one in every five new apprentices are female! These ladies are diving into a wide variety of roles, including hairdressers, opticians, dental technicians, and even specialized food retailers. It's not just traditional female roles that are seeing an uptick, though. Female apprentices are also showing a keen interest in what were once considered "male-dominated" professions such as automotive mechatronics, electronics, and roofing.
So, what's hot in the trades right now? As it turns out, there's an abundance of demand for apprenticeships in automotive sales, food retail, butchery, baking, and rooftop adventures. However, the crown for the most coveted roles remains with automotive mechatronics, electronics, and heating, ventilation, and air conditioning mechanics.
But fret not, future apprentices, even if you're a bit behind schedule! The trades are rallying to snag those last-minute applications, particularly from high school grads and dropouts. There's currently a shortage of candidates to fill the numerous vacancies in over 80 professions, including automotive, construction, carpentry, masonry, refrigeration technology, and HVAC. Plus, there are approximately 400 positions ready to be claimed online!
In case you're wondering, Saxony's vocational training system, known as "Ausbildung," emphasizes practical and theoretical skills, ensuring well-rounded candidates. And as for increasing female participation in trades, initiatives like Girls' Day and Boys' Day are paving the way for a more gender-balanced workforce. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to join the trades revolution!
Embrace the opportunity to join Saxony's trades revolution, as the community policy is fostering an inclusive environment for education-and-self-development, with a particular focus on vocational training. Personal growth is encouraged through various roles, including traditionally male-dominated professions such as automotive mechatronics, electronics, and roofing, where an increasing number of females are showing interest.
