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Joint regional strategy for the Groß-Gerau region
The acronym OloV stands for "Optimization of local placement services in the transition from school to work." The OloV steering committee has been working intensively on precisely this topic, as announced by the Groß-Gerau district and the Groß-Gerau OloV region: Together with the chambers of commerce, the steering committee has developed the regional OloV strategy for 2025-2028.
This initiative aims to improve the transition of young people from school to work and to secure a long-term supply of skilled workers. The OloV steering committee includes representatives from the city of Rüsselsheim am Main, the city of Kelsterbach, the district of Groß-Gerau, the State School Authority, the Employment Agency, and the Municipal Job Center.
The OloV strategy defines the regional goals for the school-to-work transition. It aims to consolidate and coordinate projects and measures related to this transition – also to avoid duplication of structures and to ensure quality in career guidance.
The district council resolution of 2018, stipulating that "no one leaves school without a secure future perspective," is of the highest priority. The focus is on providing tailored placement and support for young people. Close collaboration between stakeholders ensures the continuous evaluation and optimization of the quality of projects, programs, and initiatives in career guidance. Specific target groups, such as young people facing multiple challenges, newly arrived immigrants, or students in inclusive education settings, receive appropriate support.
A key component of the new regional strategy is the increased involvement of parents in their children's career orientation process. In addition to individual counseling for young people by the employment agency, the county's career planning services, and the local job center, new formats are being developed to inform parents earlier and more comprehensively about career prospects and educational pathways. A retreat for the OloV steering committee in May 2025 is intended to develop new ideas for working with parents.
Practical insights gained through internships, career orientation days, and taster days at companies are crucial for a successful transition into the world of work. Collaboration between regional companies and stakeholders involved in the school-to-work transition is being strengthened to optimally connect young people with apprenticeships and internship opportunities. All parties involved are working closely together to offer young people the best possible chances for their professional future. Access to career orientation programs is facilitated through the digital recording and regular publication of opportunities on the website www.bo-suedhessen.de , as well as transparent communication.
“With this regional strategy, we are focusing on increased public relations efforts and innovative approaches to make the transition from school to work even more effective. I thank everyone involved for their commitment and support in implementing our regional OloV strategy,” says District Administrator Thomas Will.
“The strategy is the result of close cooperation and intensive exchange between local stakeholders. The diverse perspectives contributed by the chambers of commerce, the school board, and the employment agency will continue to help us develop tailored solutions for the school-to-work transition,” explains Murat Karakaya, Mayor of Rüsselsheim am Main.
Further information: Ulrike Maurischat, OloV Coordination, Groß-Gerau District, +49 6152 989-84385, olov@kreisgg.de . Website: www.bo-suedhessen.de/
Link to the Regional OloV Strategy: bo-suedhessen.de/Kreis GG
(District of Gross-Gerau – PSGG)
The OloV strategy for the coming years has been finalized. Its aim is to enable young people in the region to pursue successful career paths. The photo shows members of the OloV steering committee. From right: Basel Mirza (State School Authority for the Groß-Gerau and Main-Taunus districts, contact person for vocational guidance at the lower secondary level), Heike Schmidt (OloV assistant for the Groß-Gerau district), Ulrike Maurischat (Regional OloV coordinator for the Groß-Gerau district), Anja Urban (Employment Agency, team leader for rehabilitation/disability), Margot Micieli (State School Authority for the Groß-Gerau and Main-Taunus districts, contact person for vocational guidance at the upper secondary level), Juliane Hörning (Municipal Job Center, training/qualification coordination office), and Andrea Britsch (Youth Employment Assistance Office, Rüsselsheim am Main). Photo: District Administration
