2023-12-23 23:00:00
Digital natives are pushing massively into apprenticeships related to new technologies. There are more seekers than open positions.
A Salzburg sole proprietor explains that his son did not get an apprenticeship. The 15-year-old was a good student, but didn’t want to go to high school until he was 18. “He is interested in IT and computers and applied to three large corporations and an international shipping company. It was impossible to accommodate him. The courses were either full or the trainers might no longer take on anyone,” the father wonders. The generation of digital natives – those young people who grew up with tablets and smartphones – are now storming into careers where they can utilize their passion and inclination. Demand from the economy is also enormous. 198 open IT apprenticeships in Salzburg were recently advertised on the karriere.at platform. Software developers, system administrators and application support staff are particularly in demand. You can also find current apprenticeships in the IT & IT sector at karriere.sn.at.
Digitalization is also changing traditional professions
Digitalization and information technology (IT) are the innovative drivers of the world of work. No company, no industry can escape this, says Martina Plaschke, Head of Teaching, Strategies and Initiatives at the Salzburg Chamber of Commerce (WKS). “The processes change, the job profiles change. This starts with teaching and ends with the services, which always have to be state of the art because the economy demands the most modern.” This also brings with it good future prospects and salary curves.
Electrical engineering on the rise: a popular apprenticeship not just for boys
Electrical engineering is already the second most popular apprenticeship in Austria for boys, but girls are also increasingly enjoying the training, according to the Institute for Economic Educational Research. It’s regarding building technology, energy technology, plant and operating technology, automation and process control technology, network and communication technology, you learn in modules. Railway enthusiasts can get into the railway industry with electrical engineering, maintain the infrastructure and control processes. The job is embedded in future trends around sustainability, climate protection, renewable energies and smart homes, says Martina Plaschke. “This means lifelong professional learning.” Traditional apprenticeships have also received completely new profiles in some cases. As a businessman, you no longer just work in business, but can also do training for online trading (IT system management or e-commerce). Retail is the most popular apprenticeship in Salzburg, which is due to the size of the industry, says WKS expert Plaschke.
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