Future of the economy: IHK meeting in Mosbach illuminates a shortage of skilled workers

Future of the economy: IHK meeting in Mosbach illuminates a shortage of skilled workers

On June 18, 2025, an important meeting of the General Assembly of the IHK Rhein-Neckar took place in the Mosbach district office. Here, numerous actors from business and politics came together to exchange ideas about the challenges in the region. Participants like Ines Braach , the business development agency, and Ralf Rohmann , Chairman of the Jobnok specialist initiative, emphasized the need for close networking between the company, politics and administration.

The meeting devoted itself to central topics such as fiber optic expansion, the shortage of skilled workers and the transport infrastructure in the Neckar-Odenwald district. In particular, the insufficient accessibility of commercial areas by local public transport, especially for young trainees, was emphasized. Ralf Rohmann thanked for the invitation and announced that a network was planned to bring relevant actors together regularly.

digitization through fiber optic expansion

A central concern of the company representatives is the fiber optic expansion, which is considered crucial for the digital infrastructure. According to webinars to the fiber optic industry , four key questions are in the foreground, including the training paths to the specialist for fiber optic expansion and the further training opportunities for existing employees. By 2030, the federal government is planning to expand fiber optic networks across the board, which promises a secure order situation for small and medium -sized companies.

But the fiber optic expansion lacks qualified specialists. The initiative "Specialists for fiber optic expansion" has set itself the goal of counteracting this defect. The Gigabitburo of the federal supports this initiative as part of the gigabit strategy that aims not only to improve the digital infrastructure, but also to create new jobs.

specialist shortage and further education

Smaller companies often work as subcontractors in fiber optic expansion and can bring in their strengths on site. In order to optimally train the specialists today, interesting funding opportunities can be used. There are public funding that support companies in further training their employees. The spectrum of grants to course costs ranges to financial relief from the Federal Employment Agency.

In addition, there are initiatives that aim to integrate refugees into the world of work. These programs offer valuable support for companies that want to invest in fiber optic expansion and at the same time want to contribute to social integration.

The IHK General Assembly appeals to the companies to actively strive for training positions for autumn so that the shortage of skilled workers does not increase further. This call comes at the right time, because the demand for qualified workers in the area of ​​fiber optic expansion will continue to increase. Companies should proactively tackle the opportunities and challenges that fiber optic expansion brings.

Overall, it should be noted: The exchange between business and politics is essential to set the course for the sustainable development of our region. Only through close cooperation can we master the challenges of the 21st century and at the same time create new opportunities.