Red alarm level! 6,480 specialists are missing in Vogelsbergkreis by 2030!

Red alarm level! 6,480 specialists are missing in Vogelsbergkreis by 2030!

In a recently held future workshop in Vogelsbergkreis, the pressing topic of securing skilled workers was dealt with. Claudia Wesner, the head of the specialist staff for Hesse, presented a concept that deals with the alarming forecasts for the region. By 2030, around 6,480 skilled workers and 610 workers without a job or degree could be missing, as the Oberhessische Zeitung

The main cause of this shortage of skilled workers is the age -related withdrawal of employees from the labor market. District Administrator Dr. Jens Mischak (CDU) emphasized that the situation has been observed for a long time and that there was a need for action. Around 50 representatives from companies, administrations, vocational schools and institutions took part in the future workshop to find solutions together

challenges and solutions

The challenges for the companies are versatile. In addition to the shortage of skilled workers, the lack of economic growth and bureaucratic hurdles are central topics. Digitization and structural change bring additional complexity, especially in social professions that are severely affected by age fluctuation. According to Wesner, securing skilled workers not only has short-term, but also long-term dimensions until the 2050s.

Essential aspects that were discussed as part of the workshop include the transition from school to work, the compatibility of family, care and work as well as securing skilled workers through immigration. Dr. Christa Larsen, the head of the IWAK, emphasized that the Vogelsberg district is actively working on securing skilled workers to meet the challenges.

forecasts and future developments

future developments show that age -related fluctuation is expected to reach its peak in 2027. While digitization and structural change are in certain industries, a damping of the shortage of skilled workers in social professions is not to be expected. The topics of the working groups also included handicrafts, industry, logistics and public administration. The need to secure specialists for these areas is at the top of the agenda.

The Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs further analyzes labor market flows from supply and demand, taking into account demographic change, digitization and geopolitscher. Forecasts show that 618,000 people will flock to the labor market in the next five years, while only 396,000 helper positions are available.

In order to meet these challenges, potential in women, the elderly and migrants were identified, which should be integrated more into the labor market in the future. Immigration and a higher number of employment could help close the gaps that arise from the decline in the workers.

For everyone who would like to find out more about the skilled worker initiative and the relevant labor market data, further details on the website of the Hessische Professional forecast as well as the Federal Employment Agency