Shortage of skilled workers in MINT professions: Niedersachsenmetall calls for improved school training and less bureaucracy.

Shortage of skilled workers in MINT professions: Niedersachsenmetall calls for improved school training and less bureaucracy.

According to a report by www.news4teachers.de Germany needs improvements in school education in order to strengthen competitiveness. The Niedersachsenmetall association expressed the view that the skills gap in MINT professions must be closed in order to protect the business location. It is emphasized that immigration alone will not be enough.

The current situation shows that the number of students in Lower Saxony fell by 7.8 percent in the last school year. However, the total number of students is expected to grow by 4.8 percent by the 2031/32 school year compared to current levels. Nationwide, an increase in the number of students is also forecast, which is due to a higher birth rate and increased immigration from abroad. This increase increases the need for teachers, with there are currently between 12.5 and 14.6 students per full-time teacher in Lower Saxony.

These developments show that MINT education remains an important topic in Germany, especially in view of the shortage of skilled workers in the relevant professions. If measures are not taken to close the skills gap, this could have long-term effects on the market and the economy. It is therefore crucial that educational institutions and government authorities work together to find appropriate solutions and secure the future of the MINT industry in Germany.