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In the heart of the Ruhr region, Oberhausen and North Rhine-Westphalia (NRW) are witnessing a surge in sustainable, well-paid job opportunities, particularly in sectors such as sustainability, logistics, and industrial innovation.
Sonja Bongers, the Chair of the SPD City Council faction in Oberhausen and a member of the NRW State Parliament, has a critical view of the city's labor market policy figures. Despite the challenges, she believes that effective tackling of job creation could lead to higher economic growth.
The demand for roles focused on energy, digital transformation, and sustainability strategies is evident in nearby cities like Essen, with hundreds of job openings for sustainability managers and project assistants, often offering flexible or remote work options.
The logistics market in the Ruhr region, including Oberhausen, has seen a 5% rise in activity in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth is indicated by significant warehouse take-up and large contracts in Oberhausen, signaling strong demand for logistics jobs. Prime rents in the region are also increasing, suggesting economic growth and investment.
Large companies in NRW, such as Henkel in Düsseldorf, are offering sustainability-related internships with competitive remuneration and benefits, demonstrating industry investment in future skilled labor tied to sustainable practices and innovation.
NRW also hosts Fraunhofer competence centers that focus on advanced technologies like quantum computing, integrating research and industry to contribute to sustainable economic development and long-term job creation in high-tech fields.
While the number of long-term unemployed in Oberhausen remains almost 6000, the emphasis on sustainable and digital transformation jobs and corporate internships indicates ongoing efforts to reduce long-term unemployment by creating qualified job opportunities.
The Ruhr region, including Oberhausen, ranks high in logistics market activity nationally, placing third behind Hamburg and Düsseldorf, signifying robust regional economic growth in specific sectors. Rent increases and deal momentum improvements suggest economic resilience and growth potential compared to long-term averages.
However, it's important to note that some long-term unemployed individuals in Oberhausen may have fallen out of the statistics due to age, either receiving retirement or basic security. A comprehensive direct comparison to other German states on all indicators requires more data.
In conclusion, NRW and Oberhausen are experiencing positive trends in sustainable and well-paid job creation, especially in logistics and sustainability sectors, supported by corporate initiatives and innovation centers. The Ruhr region’s logistics market recovery and prime rent increase denote strong economic growth, positioning NRW competitively relative to other German states in these areas.
- The surge in job opportunities in Oberhausen and NRW, centralized around sectors like sustainability, logistics, and industrial innovation, has caught the attention of Sonja Bongers, the Chair of the SPD City Council faction in Oberhausen and a member of the NRW State Parliament, who believes that effective strategies for job creation could lead to higher economic growth.
- The demand for roles focused on energy, digital transformation, and sustainability strategies is evident not only in Oberhausen but also in nearby cities like Essen, where hundreds of job openings for sustainability managers and project assistants, often offering flexible or remote work options, have been announced.
- In the Ruhr region, including Oberhausen, the logistics market has experienced a 5% rise in activity in the first half of 2025 compared to the previous year, as indicated by significant warehouse take-up and large contracts in Oberhausen, signaling strong demand for logistics jobs.
- Large companies in NRW, such as Henkel in Düsseldorf, are offering sustainability-related internships with competitive remuneration and benefits, demonstrating industry investment in future skilled labor tied to sustainable practices and innovation.
- Recognizing the importance of sustainable economic development and long-term job creation, NRW hosts Fraunhofer competence centers that focus on advanced technologies like quantum computing, integrating research and industry to contribute to the region's growth and competitiveness in specific sectors, such as logistics, sustainability, and business.
