Berlin Faces Shortage of Training Opportunities for Young Workers

Only 18% of Berlin businesses train apprentices, raising concerns over meeting workforce demands and state-set training goals.

A new survey reveals that less than 20% of Berlin businesses offer apprenticeship training, significantly lower than the national average of 30%.
Only 38% of Berlin businesses are certified to provide training, with small businesses underrepresented due to structural challenges.
The Berlin Senate aims to create 2,000 additional apprenticeships by the end of 2025, targeting a total of 34,535 apprentices in the city.
The lack of training opportunities is contributing to a persistent skilled labor shortage, with 40% of relevant positions remaining unfilled in 2023.
Officials are considering measures such as financial penalties for businesses that do not train apprentices to address the gap.