In January, a total of 15,623 people were registered as unemployed in the city of Frankfurt (Oder), the district of Märkisch-Oderland and the district of Oder-Spree. This is 911 more than in December and 1,065 more than in January of the previous year. The unemployment rate thus climbed to 6.9 percent.
Jochem Freyer, the head of the employment agency, commented on the development in East Brandenburg as follows:
"The number of unemployed people rose further in January to 15,600 for seasonal reasons and due to the weak economy. Compared to January last year, there are a good 1,000 more people without a job. Vacancies were only reported and filled to a limited extent. The development is not alarming, there are also individual glimmers of hope, but for me it is completely open whether we have already reached the low point."
Marco Schulz, Managing Director of the Märkisch-Oderland Job Center:
"Training is the stepping stone to a self-determined life and the basis for a secure future. Together with our partners in the Youth Employment Agency, we provide individual advice on career choices, suitable internships and apprenticeships as well as very specific application assistance, including job interviews, in person, online and by telephone. Many companies are experiencing a shortage of skilled workers and are still looking for suitable trainees. In order to bring young people and all other customers together directly, the job center and the employment agency will continue to hold several regional "get-together events" on site in 2025. For example, the 3rd Neuhardenberg Job Festival will take place on April 12. Further information is available from the contact persons at the Jobcenter and the Employment Agency or at www.jobcenter-mol.de."
Kathleen Nepp, Deputy Managing Director of the Jobcenter Frankfurt (Oder):
"With the current half-year results, the search for a training place begins for many young people. "How do I find an apprenticeship?", "Which profession suits me?". Young people don't have to answer these and many other questions about their professional future alone. The Youth Employment Agency (JBA) provides lots of information and plenty of tips on all aspects of training. The chances of finding an apprenticeship are very good! The training companies in Frankfurt (Oder) have already registered hundreds of vacancies with the employment agency. Many companies are looking for trainees. This is also because many older employees will be retiring in the next few years and junior staff are urgently needed. If young people are still unsure which profession suits them best, the online self-test "Check-U" (www.arbeitsagentur.de/check-u) is a good place to start. Based on your own interests and strengths, initial suggestions for your career choice are developed here. The second step is then a professional consultation. And even for young people who are not yet confident about training or have received many rejections on their applications, advice at the youth employment agency is the right way to go. For example, the time until training can be usefully bridged with voluntary service, a pre-vocational training measure funded by the job center or an internship subject to social insurance contributions. All young Frankfurters under the age of 25, from high school graduates to school dropouts, can contact the youth employment agency."