Growing problems in matching supply and demand in the training place market

Coverbild: Growing problems in matching supply and demand in the training place market
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Issue/Year (Volume) 1/2014 (43)
Page(s) 5-6
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From 2007 to 2011 in Germany, the proportion of unsuccessful applicants for apprenticeship places fell markedly. In 2012 this trend reversed, however, and the situation worsened once again in 2013. It is striking that not only is the proportion of unsuccessful applicants back on the upturn but, at the same time, companies are increasingly struggling to fill their places. The article describes the situation and inquires into the causes.

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