Labor market in Barnim and Uckermark: Slight decline in unemployment!

Labor market in Barnim and Uckermark: Slight decline in unemployment!

While the weather conditions gradually change in November, the labor market situation in the Barnim and Uckermark districts remains tense. Current figures show that a total of 12,069 women and men were registered as unemployed in both regions as of October 2023. Compared to the previous month, this means a decrease of 198 people, but there are 202 more unemployed than in the previous year Barnim Current reported.

The unemployment rate varies: in the Barnim district it is 5.5 percent, while the Uckermark has a significantly higher figure at 11.1 percent. The Eberswalde employment agency recorded an average rate of 7.5 percent in October, which means a slight decline of 0.1 percentage points. These differences in the labor market figures are also reflected in the analysis by regional agency manager Constanze Hildebrandt, who notes that a real upswing is currently not in sight. Your assessment agrees with the forecasts of the Institute for Labor Market and Occupational Research (IAB), which predicts a phase of economic weakness for 2025 Northern Courier reported.

Career prospects and apprenticeships

In the Eberswalde agency district, 4,186 positions have been reported for filling since the beginning of the year. This is 216 more than in the same period last year. A good incentive for your job search! Nevertheless, the number of training opportunities reported is not entirely unproblematic: of 1,401 training places, 155 remained unfilled, which is a positive sign compared to the 47 fewer than the previous year. Of the 1,902 registered applicants, 226 were without a training contract. So there is still a lot to do!

The situation among young people also remains challenging. In the Barnim district, 1,178 young people under the age of 25 were registered as unemployed, which represents a decrease of 68 compared to the previous month. The associated unemployment rate is 8.5 percent, also 0.5 percentage points lower than in September. Despite this positive development, it remains to be seen whether the trends will continue to be so positive.

Industry in transition

The sought-after professions are clear in the Barnim and Uckermark districts. Professions such as civil engineering workers, electronics technicians and educators are currently very popular. Interestingly, numerous social professions, such as social educators and lifeguards, are also in demand. It is obvious that labor requirements are constantly changing and must be adapted to the needs of the market.

The focus is also on seasonal workers, who are more frequently used in the construction industry and other seasonal industries. Compared to the previous year, a growing number of companies are taking advantage of seasonal short-time work benefits. This shows that employers are adapting to changing economic conditions and adapting their workforces accordingly.

The job market in Barnim and Uckermark remains an exciting topic that presents both challenges and opportunities. The next few months will show whether the positive trends in unemployment can continue or whether further measures are necessary to sustainably improve the situation. The region expects a clear direction to meet the challenges in the labor market.