Jobless rates climb higher in Hesse once more
In a recent announcement by the Federal Employment Agency, unemployment rates in the German state of Hesse have seen a significant increase, particularly among young people under 25 years old.
During August 2021, around 35,000 young people registered with Hesse employment agencies for an apprenticeship. Unfortunately, this surge in job seekers outweighed the 31,000 training places reported by employers, leaving more than 9,000 young people without a training place.
The unemployment rate in Hesse increased to 6.0% in August, representing an increase of approximately 3,900 people compared to July. This rise has resulted in a total of 213,000 people being unemployed in Hesse.
Frank Martin, head of the Hesse regional directorate, commented on the increase, attributing it to the holiday season and the end of school and training. Martin stated that the increase in unemployment is a typical occurrence in August.
Martin offered some advice for job seekers, suggesting they broaden their profile for the desired profession and be more spatially flexible. He also pointed out that, especially in commercial professions, the differences between the training courses are small.
Despite the rise in unemployment, the search results do not provide specific information about which cities in Hesse had the highest number of unfilled apprenticeships in August. It's worth noting that approximately 7,578 training places were still vacant in August.
Martin expressed optimism, stating that a positive trend reversal is still pending. As the holiday season ends and the new school year begins, it is hoped that the unemployment rate will decrease.
In conclusion, the unemployment rate among young people in Hesse has seen a significant increase, particularly in August. However, the head of the Hesse regional directorate, Frank Martin, remains optimistic, urging job seekers to be flexible and broaden their profiles. The hope is that the trend will reverse as the holiday season ends and the new school year begins.
