Shortage of training places: 322 positions unfilled in the Elbe-Elster district!

Shortage of training places: 322 positions unfilled in the Elbe-Elster district!

There are signs of change in the Elbe-Elster district: a total of 322 training places are still unfilled for 2025, while 234 young people are actively looking for a place. This discrepancy between supply and demand shows how challenging the situation on the training market is. This reports lr-online.de.

The craft, nursing, hospitality and technical professions sectors are particularly affected. There are a total of 638 vacant training positions, but the number of applicants is only 427. What are the reasons for this precarious situation? A lack of basic skills among school leavers, different expectations between applicants and companies, and a lack of information about less well-known professions play a role here.

Support for applicants

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) and the employment agency are already offering advice and mediation to improve the situation. Some companies are responding creatively to the challenge: more internships are being created, social media campaigns are being launched and trial days are being held. There are also additional incentives such as travel subsidies or takeover guarantees. By the end of July 2025, 90 vocational training contracts had been signed - nine more than in the previous year.

Currently, 359 apprenticeships are being managed and there are still 105 vacant apprenticeships available. So it's important to act quickly! Applicants should look for training positions at short notice, as many companies are still looking for reinforcements. An IHK consultation day on September 3, 2025 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in the Elbe-Elster regional center in Bad Liebenwerda offers a good opportunity to find out more on site.

Design on trend

A completely different topic that is currently arousing great interest are color trends in kitchen planning, especially the use of navy blue. This deep blue color has established itself as a trendy choice when it comes to kitchen cabinets. An article on homeideashub.com shows no fewer than 62 ideas for navy blue kitchen cabinets that can be adapted to a wide variety of styles - from modern to rustic.

Navy kitchen cabinets not only add elegant accents, but also create a fascinating contrast when combined with light tones such as white. Whether paired with gold or brass hardware, these cabinets add a touch of class to any kitchen space.

Design made easy

For those who want to get creative themselves, using online design tools like Canva is a huge advantage. Founded in 2012, this platform allows users to easily create their own designs, be it for flyers, invitations or social media posts. Loud xataka.com Canva offers a user-friendly interface with a variety of templates to make designing a breeze.

With over 8,000 free templates and the ability to customize designs as desired, even adapting to the latest trend in kitchen design becomes a pleasure. And the best part? Users can have their final design printed directly, although additional costs may apply.

Whether you're looking for a training position or the latest kitchen design - last summer brought both challenges and creative solutions.