Thuringia: More than 7100 training positions in Thuringia are still vacant

Halle/Erfurt (dpa/th) - In Thuringia there were 7177 open apprenticeships in May.

Thuringia: More than 7100 training positions in Thuringia are still vacant

Halle/Erfurt (dpa/th) - In Thuringia there were 7177 open apprenticeships in May. At the same time, 3,431 young people had no apprenticeship or alternative, as the regional directorate of Saxony-Anhalt-Thuringia of the Federal Employment Agency announced on Tuesday in Halle. According to this, most of the vacant training places were in production, commercial services, trade, office and administration, in the transport and logistics sector and in construction.

The chances for young people to start their professional careers this summer are better than ever, it said. At this year's summer of vocational training, numerous events would be offered in the coming weeks and months. Vacant training positions would be presented, information about occupations and advice on funding opportunities would be given.

After the difficult pandemic years, it is now particularly important that no young person is lost in the transition from school to work, it said. Parents play an extremely important role in career decision-making.