Training figures in Rhineland-Palatinate decrease at a historical low!

Training figures in Rhineland-Palatinate decrease at a historical low!

in Rhineland-Palatinate, just under 23,000 training contracts were concluded in 2024. This has been the lowest value for almost two decades. In the comparison of the federal states, Rhineland-Palatinate occupies the penultimate place. The German Trade Union Confederation (DGB) Rhineland-Palatinate presented the training report 2024 on the occasion of this development and showed some worrying trends. DGB district chairman Susanne Wingertszahn emphasizes that the concept of dual training should not be questioned, since it is still considered a model of success.

Despite the falling number of trainees, satisfaction among young people remains stable. The training report shows that many trainees are nevertheless faced with a high load. A significant part of the trainees needs to work regularly for their training, which violates the Youth Work Protection Act. However, these practices are rarely punished. In addition, almost two thirds of the activities surveyed, which are not part of their apprenticeship.

satisfaction and challenges

The majority of the trainees are nevertheless satisfied with their training and their instructors. According to the report, 70 % of the respondents are satisfied with their training or even very satisfied. However, there are significant differences between the industries, especially with regard to payment, overtime and non -training activities. Over a third of the trainees report regular overtime, an increase compared to the previous year. Likewise, 15 % of the trainees take on "always" or "frequently" activities that are not part of their training. This situation endangers the successful training qualifications, since the time for actual training content is often missing.

The respondents feel less than 50 % of their trainers per month personal feedback, which affects motivation. The DGB demands that companies provide their instructors more time and financial means. An improvement could be achieved through smaller care keys and legal demands on regular further and further training for trainers.

industry differences and training quality

The training quality varies greatly depending on the industry. The training as an industrial mechanic, mechatronics engineer and banker are particularly evaluated. In contrast, the apprenticeships, dental assistants and hairdresser received the worst reviews. The DGB points out that the number of training companies has also dropped. In 2022, only 20 % of the Rhineland-Palatinate companies offered training contracts.