How foreign workers are keeping Germany's hospitality industry afloat

Foreign Workers in Germany's Hospitality Industry

International trainees are helping to fill critical gaps in Germany's hospitality industry, driving growth and stability in a vital sector of the country's economy.

According to a study by the Competence Centre for Securing Skilled Workers (KOFA), foreign nationals now account for nearly half of all new trainees in Germany’s hotel and restaurant sector.

International trainees not only help to fill critical gaps in Germany's hospitality industry, they're also driving growth and stability in a sector which remains vital to the country's economy.

KOFА, a project commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action, supports small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with practical information and strategies for recruiting and retaining skilled workers.

Author's summary: Foreign workers support Germany's hospitality industry.

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