Skilled Workforce
In this day and age of knowledge-based society, the educational level plays a significant role and is thus a decisive factor for investment. The German population is highly skilled, and 58% of those between 25 and 64 are bachelors or have a professional school leaving qualification (ISCED 3). Moreover, 25% of Germans have a university degree (ISCED 5 and 6, OECD 2007).
Brandenburg is Better
In Brandenburg, the qualification level is even higher: at 32%, the proportion of highly skilled people is clearly above the national average. Moreover, 61% of the working population has a vocational school qualification or an Abitur (German secondary school leaving examination).
Brandenburg in Comparison
Brandenburg fares equally well by international comparison. For example, the proportion of highly skilled people in the region is higher than in countries such as the Netherlands, Sweden, Great Britain, or France. The proportion of less skilled people in Brandenburg, on the other hand, is only 22% - that is below the OECD average of 29%.
The lesson is clear: companies in Brandenburg capitalize on highly skilled workforce.
Skilled Workforce Available
Skilled workforce is increasingly rare in many German regions and Central European emerging markets. However, finding adequate employees is much easier in Berlin-Brandenburg.
Availability of selected skilled workers in Brandenburg
Regional availability of skilled workers in Germany
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