Matching Supply and Demand in Austria

Apprenticeship training in Austria is based on demand. Companies are training apprentices for the unforeseen skill needs in the future as well as securing the supply of skilled workers.

Apprenticeship training is largely demand-driven. Young people apply directly to a company that offers an apprenticeship post. Such posts are offered in occupations that companies have a demand for.

The apprenticeship numbers have to be observed in conjunction with demographic development (illustrated by the number of 15-year-olds). The training companies have so far apparently been able to react very flexibly to the supply of apprentices/young people.

However, supply does not always match demand. On the one hand, not all young people find an apprenticeship post in an occupation in which they are interested. On the other hand, there are companies that do not succeed in filling their vacant apprenticeship posts due to a lack of applicants.