DGB Report Highlights Declining Satisfaction Among Saxony's Apprentices

Overview

• Only 71% of apprentices in Saxony report being satisfied with their training, down from 75% two years ago, according to the 2024 DGB Ausbildungsreport.
• Key issues include long daily commutes exceeding two hours, low apprenticeship wages, and a lack of affordable housing options for trainees.
• Less than half of participants receive monthly feedback from their trainers, contributing to dissatisfaction with the quality of training.
• The report notes that 30% of apprenticeship contracts are terminated prematurely, with some trainees performing tasks unrelated to their training.
• Two-thirds of apprentices lack assurances of post-training employment, fueling concerns over job security and future prospects.