Mismatch on the Austrian training market– background and consequences

Coverbild: BWP 4/2016
Author
Issue/Year (Volume) 4/2016 (45)
Page(s) 21-25
Language(s)
    englisch

Despite a strong demographic decline, there has been very little change in Austria with regard to the large number of young people who are still seeking an apprenticeship or else progress to extra-company training. At the same time, the number of firms providing training is falling massively, and the search for suitable applicants is becoming increasingly difficult and more costly for companies. This mismatch of supply and demand on the Austrian training market is investigated on the basis of various indicators and aspects.