Overview

• In Landkreis München, 756 apprenticeship positions remained unfilled at the start of September, with the biggest gaps in hospitality, gastronomy and retail, according to the IHK.
• Schleswig-Holstein reported more than 12,000 new apprentices so far, with IHK contracts down 4.6% year over year and handcraft signings roughly level, as chambers said many places can still be filled.
• Mecklenburg‑Vorpommern’s handcraft sector logged 1,790 signings, an 8% annual increase, yet about 620 training places stayed vacant as officials credited a student Praktikumsprämie with nudging more youths toward trades.
• Popular training paths continue to include automotive mechatronics, electricians for energy and building systems, and HVAC technicians, with local chambers highlighting strong demand for these roles.
• Employment agencies across Upper Bavaria reported a seasonal rise in unemployment and more cautious hiring, while advising that late apprenticeship starts remain possible and placement efforts continue into the autumn.