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In view of the high level of unemployment in the Federal Republic of Germany, many enterprises are having trouble this year employing all the apprentices who have finished their training. Many companies have developed interim solutions, however, to prevent their trainees from becoming unemployed immediately after passing their skilled worker's examination. The social partners, employers' associations and trade unions are supporting these activities through appeals and special regulations in collective agreements. Such regulations are designed to prevent a further increase in the level of youth unemployment and keep qualified young people and young adults in employment wherever possible.