Two -wheel house in Waren is honored for the inclusion of people with disabilities

Two -wheel house in Waren is honored for the inclusion of people with disabilities

In the past few days there was reason to be happy in the two -wheeler Karberg in Waren. Ulf Karberg, the owner of the popular business, was awarded the inclusion certificate by Andreas Wegner, the head of the Neubrandenburg employment agency. This certificate recognizes the company's extraordinary commitment to the employment and integration of people with disabilities. At a time when prejudices and barriers often make access to the labor market difficult, such an award is a real ray of hope.

Ulf Karberg sees the integration of people with disabilities as a matter of course and highlights the talents that such employees can bring into the company. He is a role model for other entrepreneurs who often hesitate to hire people with disabilities. "We all benefit from a diverse workforce," says Wegner and asks other companies in the district to join the example of Zweirad Karberg and to take advantage of the employment agency to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities.

important figures for employment

The current Situation on the labor market is anything but rosy for people with disabilities. According to the definition of the Federal Center for Political Education , many of them have difficulty finding a job. The employment rate of people with severe disabilities increases slowly, but was only 49%in 2017. With around 1.6 million people who are not integrated into the labor market, the country presents a huge challenge.

In the district of Mecklenburg Seenplatte, 549 companies are obliged to provide places for severely disabled people. In 2023, 334 of these companies (61%) fully met their obligations, 215 companies (39%) only partially or not met these requirements. A look at the unemployment shows: In May 2025, 1,007 unemployed people were registered in Neubrandenburg, which corresponds to a quota of 8.9% among the unemployed - an increase compared to 2015 with a quota of 7.7%.

The way to inclusion

The situation illustrates the need to rethink the attitude towards people with disabilities. Prejudices and uncertainties still exist, but how The Federal Employment Agency In times of the shortage of skilled workers, we experience a gift potential if this group is not integrated. It is important that employers develop clearer plans for inclusion and regularly exchange ideas with the employment agency in order to find the best ways to reduce barriers and create sustainable jobs.

The legal provision that employers with more than 20 jobs have to fill at least 5% of these jobs with severely disabled people shows how serious this topic should be taken. Anyone who does not comply with this must expect a compensation tax, the amount of which depends on the employment rate. This also underlines the responsibility of each individual company in our community.

The commitment of Ulf Karberg and his team at Zweirad Karberg is an impressive example of how inclusion can succeed. In the end, not only the employees, but also the companies themselves benefit from a diverse workforce. Wegner's call to all employers could not be clearer: "Let's work together on an inclusive job market!"

We are Müritzer reported that the employment agency offers funding services for the employment of severely disabled people. This makes it easier for companies to overcome financial hurdles and make the employment of people with disabilities not only a social obligation, but also a profitable investment in the future.