Unpaid time off contributes to job market strife, with rising unemployment persisting during summer months.
The labor market in Offenbach continues to be influenced by the summer break and a cautious economic dynamism, with the unemployment rate in the district rising slightly in August 202x. According to the latest figures from the Agentur für Arbeit Offenbach, the number of unemployed people increased by 419, or 4.1%, compared to July 202x. As a result, the unemployment rate in the district rose from 5.1% to 5.3%.
Compared to the previous year, unemployment in the Offenbach district increased by 6.1%. This increase is particularly noticeable among young job seekers who have completed their training. Thomas Iser, chairman of the management of the Offenbach employment agency, stated that many young unemployed women and men have not yet found further employment after completing their training.
However, despite the current tense unemployment situation in Offenbach, opportunities on the training market continue to exist. Iser encourages young people who have not yet decided on a training path or missed application deadlines to contact the career guidance service of the employment agency.
Several companies in Offenbach and the Offenbach district have announced interest in recruiting apprentices for August 2024. These include SBIT AG, Helaba Landesbank Hessen-Thüringen, SOH Stadtwerke Offenbach Holding GmbH, GIP Gesellschaft für Innovative Personalwirtschaftssysteme mbH, VDE Prüf- und Zertifizierungsinstitut GmbH, KS Tools Werkzeuge - Maschinen GmbH, Wilhelm Brandenburg GmbH & Co. oHG, RTO GmbH, Claranet Managed Services Provider, and the Stadt Obertshausen.
In August 202x, the city of Offenbach reported an increase of 120 people or 1.7% in unemployment compared to the previous month. The unemployment rate in Offenbach rose to 9.1% in August 202x. However, Iser emphasizes that there are still good opportunities for training in Offenbach.
Those seeking employment are encouraged to stay persistent and to make use of the resources available through the employment agency. The agency offers career guidance, job search assistance, and training opportunities to help job seekers find employment and build a successful career in Offenbach.
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