The Bertelsmann Foundation, one of Germany's leading think tanks, has published its annual study on prospects in the youth apprenticeship and training sector. The analysis reveals a worrying trend, whereby a growing number of young people would rather earn a living straight away in unskilled jobs than pursue training. In the federal states, the 'internship bonus' seems to be increasingly attractive to young people, drawing them into the world of work.
The Bertelsmann Foundation’s ‘Training Prospects’ report for 2025 (Ausbildungsperspektiven) reveals that 26% of students (22% in 2024) prefer to start working straight after leaving school. This desire is particularly prevalent among young people leaving lower-level schools (Hauptschule). “They prefer to forego training in order to take up a job that does not require formal qualifications,” confirmed experts from the Bertelsmann Foundation on Wednesday 16 July in Gütersloh, during the...
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Thomas Schnee
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