Location Asset: Skilled Workforce

In today’s knowledge-based society, the educational level is a decisive factor for investment. The German population is highly skilled, and 58% of those between 25 and 64 have an academically or professionally oriented secondary school leaving certificate (ISCED 3,4). Moreover, 28% of Germans have a university degree (OECD 2015).

In Brandenburg, the proportion of highly skilled people is with 27% on national average. Moreover, 67% of the working population has a vocational school qualification or the Abitur, the German university-bound secondary school leaving examination. Exceptional career opportunities and an excellent quality of life at affordable conditions make Brandenburg very attractive to skilled employees. Those thinking of moving here can find a wealth of information on the dedicated website www.fachkräfte-brandenburg.de.

The percentage of highly skilled employees is on the German average, while the percentage of non-skilled employees (6%) is sixteen points below the OECD average (22%). This means that investors in Brandenburg can easily find the skilled employees they need.

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