Starting salary 150,000 dinars, and no one to work: Ads for these 3 professions are popping up on every corner

May 3, 2026

TL;DR

Skilled construction workers like carpenters, masons, and ironworkers are in high demand in Serbia.
Starting salaries for these professions can reach around 150,000 dinars, with potential for over 2,000 euros for experienced individuals.
Student enrollment in vocational programs for these trades is very low.
Some specialized programs, such as for ironworkers, carpenters, and masons at Građevinska škola Zvezdara, have been closed due to a lack of interest.
Reasons cited for low interest include insufficient information for students and parents about the advantages of vocational careers, and a preference for four-year high schools and universities.
There is a hope that a second enrollment round might attract more students to reopen some programs.
Experts urge parents to research the opportunities offered by vocational schools, emphasizing good and secure employment with excellent earnings.
Students are reportedly choosing 'popular' professions, avoiding physical labor due to social stigma and parental advice that discourages 'hard work'.

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