Overview

• At the end of June, Brandenburg reported 6,200 apprenticeship vacancies with 5,700 applicants still without placement.
• Since October 2024 applications climbed to nearly 11,100, marking an increase of 80 over last year while open positions fell 9% to 12,156.
• Economic uncertainty among companies and a backlog of unfilled roles have driven a multi-year decline in reported apprenticeship openings.
• Automotive mechatronics remains the most applied-for trade and emerging shortages are noted in agriculture, animal care and health service professions.
• The Bundesagentur für Arbeit and regional chambers have introduced assisted apprenticeships, internships and enhanced career counseling to improve matches between youth and employers.