The situation of carry-over applicants in Germany
Findings from the 2006 applicant survey conducted by BIBB and the Federal Employment Agency
Joachim Gerd Ulrich, Elisabeth M. Krekel
The share of 'carry-over' applicants (training place applicants who could not be placed and were therefore carried over from the previous year into the next placement year) out of all training place applicants has grown steadily in recent years. However, this group in particular has considerable difficulties finding a training place. Although carry-over applicants have equally good marks to show as applicants who are 'first-year' training place seekers, the former group's chances of actually landing a training place are smaller.
Carry-over applicants' chances of finding a training place also diminish the longer they have been looking for a training place. Nevertheless, there are factors that could help them get started with vocational training. Completing higher levels of secondary school, earning good marks and completing an introductory training programme increase their chances of being chosen for in-company vocational training.
Contents
- Who is a carry-over applicant?
- Background information
- Number of carry-over applicants
- Significant attributes of carry-over applicants
- 'Whereabouts' of carry-over applications as of 31 December 2006
- Determinants for the transition to vocational training
- How do carry-over applicants rate what they are currently doing (current 'whereabouts')?
- Potential number of carry-over applicants in the future
- Carry-over applicants and 'latent demand'
- Conclusion
