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Apprenticeships and young talent: what decision-makers should watch

Briefing: Germany's dual training system combines on-the-job training with vocational school.

By the editors13 March 20254 min read

Germany's dual training system combines on-the-job training with vocational school.

For executives, the main question regarding “Apprenticeships and young talent” is their own exposure: which costs, revenues and financing conditions depend on it, directly or indirectly?

A proven approach is to run scenarios and monitor leading indicators regularly. That puts decisions on a solid footing without reacting to every headline.

The debate around “Apprenticeships and young talent” is not new, but it has grown more urgent since 2022. The energy price shock, the turn in interest rates and geopolitical tensions have called many old certainties into question.

Economists and industry bodies assess the situation in different ways. Most agree, however, that reliable conditions for investment decisions are crucial.