How one German mayor is tackling a skilled worker shortage | DW Documentary

How one German mayor is tackling a skilled worker shortage | DW Documentary

How one German mayor is tackling a skilled worker shortage | DW Documentary

Mittweida in Saxony needs skilled workers. Mayor Ralf Schreiber wants to make his town attractive again

Since 1990, Mittweida has lost around 5000 people. Many stores stand empty, and the lack of skilled workers is felt everywhere. Mayor Ralf Schreiber wants to revitalize his town and attract tourists and new residents. But many projects fail due to a lack of skilled workers. A development that is being seen in many small German towns in particular. A report by Bettina Stehkämper.

00:00 Intro
01:07 Job recruitment: jobseekers meet employers
03:34 Skilled labor shortage visible downtown
04:20 Companies need young talent: Visit to a quarry
07:05 Lack of workers in tourism
09:08 Nursing staff urgently needed

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