New apprenticeships

A big plus: 2000 more apprentices than in August

Many apprenticeship professions are recording strong growth.(Bild: voestalpine)

After a sobering summer, apprenticeships are enjoying an upswing. The numbers have risen sharply and new apprenticeships are being added all the time.

While the number of apprentices was still sobering at the end of August - as we reported - the apprenticeship sector got a boost in September. Around 15,500 young people are currently being trained in Vienna - that's over three percent more than last year and 2,000 more apprentices than in August. "Apprenticeships are an indispensable tool in the fight against the shortage of skilled workers and offer young people a solid foundation for a successful professional future," says Mayor Michael Ludwig (SPÖ).

It is also important that apprenticeships remain up to date, which is why new apprenticeships are constantly being added. For example, the district heating technology apprenticeship at Wiener Netze. Apprentices learn all about district heating and installation technology, district heating generation and distribution, as well as the maintenance and servicing of systems. Four young people will start their vocational training this year.

The Industry division is also pleased to report an increase in the number of apprentices. At the beginning of the year, there were 7.6% more apprentices than at the start of 2023. In a long-term comparison with the low point of 2017, there are even 31.5% more apprentices. This is also due to initiatives such as apprentice speed dating.