More young people complete vocational preparation measures - Saxony's vocational schools see record enrolment as young people embrace career training
Vocational schools in Saxony are seeing a rise in student numbers this year. Nearly 109,000 young people are now enrolled, marking a 1.8% increase from the previous academic year. More school leavers are also choosing basic vocational training or preparatory courses before starting full apprenticeships.
This academic year, around 47,000 young people in Saxony have begun vocational training. While exact figures on dual apprenticeships versus alternative programmes remain unclear, interest in preparatory courses has grown significantly.
Enrolment in the preparatory vocational year has climbed by 15.8%, with 515 students now taking part. Meanwhile, the basic vocational training year has seen an even sharper rise—34.5% more students, totalling 236, compared to last year.
The trend suggests more school leavers are using these programmes as a stepping stone before entering full-time training. Saxony's 241 vocational schools are now supporting a larger group of young people preparing for careers in skilled trades and technical fields.
The increase in enrolment reflects a growing preference for structured vocational preparation. With more students in both basic and preparatory programmes, Saxony's vocational schools are expanding their role in workforce training. The figures also highlight a shift in how young people are entering the job market.
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