VDMAJob expansion planned in mechanical engineering
The core workforce is to be increased, additional jobs created and the range of apprenticeships and dual study programs expanded. This is what the majority of German machine and plant manufacturers want. However, there is a problem.
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The question 'Were you able to attract/retain workers through the "lane change" for tolerated persons
(possibility of completing an apprenticeship in Germany even if the asylum application
to complete an apprenticeship in Germany or subsequently
(opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in Germany even if the asylum application is rejected or to work temporarily afterwards)?" 11% of companies answered "Yes" (figures in percent of evaluable responses (N = 356))