Our press team enjoys working with journalist to bring real stories from Dortmund and interesting topics from the Jobcenter Dortmund to the public. Our focus is on the Dortmund labor market, the situation of (long-term) unemployed, encouraging success stories and labor market projects in Dortmund.

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Here you will find current press releases from the Jobcenter Dortmund. In the download area, we provide our logo and two photos of our Jobcenter services (photo credit: Jobcenter Dortmund) for your reporting.

Joint press release with the Dortmund Employment Agency from 3.January 2023

Dortmund labor market in December 2022

A conciliatory end to a crisis-ridden year

• Domestic labor market proves very robust
• Nearly 400 fewer unemployed than in November
• Unemployment rate falls to 10,9 percent
• Many Ukrainians start language acquisition
• Labor demand rises slightly

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Press release dated December 22, 2022

Jobcenter open between the years only in Steinstraße

From December 27 to December 30, 2022, the Jobcenter Dortmund will close for in-person public traffic at the following locations:

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Joint press release with the Dortmund Employment Agency dated 30.November 2022
Dortmund labor market in November 2022

Fewer unemployed also in November

• World political situation dampens autumn momentum
• About 230 fewer unemployed than in October
• Unemployment rate falls to 11.0 percent
• Significantly fewer young unemployed
• Job stock declines

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Joint press release with the Dortmund Employment Agency dated 02.November 2022

Dortmund labor market in October 2022

Stable situation - but labor market treads water

• Around 90 unemployed fewer than in September
• Unemployment rate unchanged at 11.1 percent
• Unemployment rises:
• Many Ukrainians start language acquisition
• Labor demand at low level

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Joint press release with the Dortmund Employment Agency dated 30.September 2022

Dortmund labor market in September 2022

Autumn revival turns out to be restrained this year

• About 380 fewer unemployed than in August
• Unemployment rate drops to 11.1 percent
• Significantly fewer young people registered as unemployed
• Labor demand picks up slightly

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Joint press release with the Dortmund Employment Agency dated 31. August 2022

Dortmund labor market in August 2022

Dortmund labor market enters late summer stable

• Unemployment rate unchanged at 11.2 percent
• Only moderate increase in refugees from Ukraine
• Raising demand for workers
• Training market goes into extension - We stay tuned!

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Joint press release with the Dortmund Employment Agency dated 29. July 2022

Dortmund labor market in July 2022

Ukrainian refugees arrive on Dortmund labor market

• Increase in Ukrainian unemployed shapes the picture
• Unemployment rate rises to 11.2 percent
• Employers restrained in filling vacancies
• Still many opportunities on the training market

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Press release of July 28, 2022

New Jobcenter location in Schützenstraße & Invitation to press briefing Ukrainian refugees

The Dortmund Jobcenter has moved into another building in the Nordstadt. Beneficiaries from the 44145 and 44135 zip codes as well as recent immigrants are served here

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Invitation to the press briefing

"New location in Schützenstraße and situation of Ukrainian refugees in Dortmund"

Wednesday, 03 August 2022, at 13:30

Schützenstraße 90-92, 44147 Dortmund

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Joint press release with the Dortmund Employment Agency dated 30. June 2022

Dortmund labor market in June 2022

With the start of summer, unemployment rises slightly

• First rise in unemployment in 2022
• Unemployment rate rises slightly to 10.5 percent
• Ukrainians seek increased support from the Job Center
• Training market does not take a vacation - still many open apprenticeship positions

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Joint press release with the Dortmund Employment Agency dated 31. May 2022

Dortmund labor market in May 2022

Despite uncertain times, labor market continues in calm waters

• Declining unemployment also in May
• Unemployment rate falls to 10.4 percent
• Demand for skilled workers is growing
• There's still something going on: not without training in the holidays

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Press release of May 23, 2022 / 2.416 characters

New member of the management board at the Jobcenter

Beate Bachmann has taken over the position of deputy managing director at the Dortmund Jobcenter, succeeding Jörg Dannenberg, who moved to the Lord Mayor's office at the end of last year

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Joint press release with the Employment Agency from 03. May 2022

Dortmund labor market in April 2022

Despite war and pandemic:
Labor market continues to recover

• Declining unemployment also in April
• Unemployment rate falls to 10.6 percent
• Long-term unemployment declines
• Demand for well-trained skilled workers grows
• Training market falters - courage to train is needed

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Joint press release with the Employment Agency dated May 02, 2022

Reopened: Consultation-to-go to qualification and further training in the planQ

Vocational dreams to realize, to develop professionally or also to orient completely new, is possible today at almost any time of the working life. This is because job profiles change, new ones are added, and others disappear over time. Change in the labor market is happening faster and faster and has been further accelerated by the pandemic

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Joint press release with the Employment Agency of 01 Feb 2022

Dortmund labor market in January 2022

Cold snap at the beginning of the year remains off

• Unemployment increased significantly less year-on-year
• Unemployment rate remains below 11 percent
• About 3,300 people less unemployed than a year ago

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Joint press release with the Employment Agency of January 12, 2022

Annual balance 2021 on the labor market in the city of Dortmund - outlook 2022

Between pandemic and shortage of skilled workers

In brief

• Unemployment declines steadily in 2021
• 36.561 unemployed on average for the year
• Average unemployment rate 11.4 percent (unchanged from the previous year)
• Positive employment trend
• Short-time work also secures many jobs in 2021

Outlook 2022:

• Reduce youth unemployment - further strengthen dual vocational training
• Safeguard labor and skilled workers
• Reduce long-term unemployment
• Digital BAmie and shortage of skilled workers

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