"Teachers Are the Backbone of Our Economy

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In Tyrol, for the first time in the past year, fewer than 3000 young people opted for apprenticeships. At the same time, the number of early school leavers is increasing and many lack basic skills. When it comes to the future of the apprenticeship and the fight against the shortage of skilled workers, the state councillor Astrid Mair sees companies as being responsible in addition to politics. "The companies are the most important partners when …