Future of the craft: Eutin discusses a shortage of skilled workers and training

Future of the craft: Eutin discusses a shortage of skilled workers and training

In Eutin, an important job discussion on the future of the craft in Ostholstein, initiated by District Administrator Timo Gaarz, recently took place. High -ranking guests were invited to the meeting in the district house, including the Minister for Economics, Transport, Work, Technology and Tourism, Claus Ruhe Madsen, as well as the district craftsman Thoralf Volkens and the heads of the district vocational schools, Ilona Hartmann and Christoph Salewski.

The shortage of skilled workers is a central topic that is increasingly difficult for craft businesses. Thoralf Volkens emphasizes how challenging it has become to find suitable applicants. According to Ilona Hartmann, there is also a worrying trend: too few school leavers opt for training in the craft, although qualified young people are essential for the industry

education and career choice

An important point that was addressed in conversation is the early professional orientation in schools. District Administrator Gaarz is convinced that young audience is not sufficiently informed about the possibilities in the craft sector. "Professional orientation must be located much earlier and more in schools," said Gaarz. He demands that the attractive career prospects in the craft are emphasized more clearly in order to be interested in more students for this career.

The state of Schleswig-Holstein has already introduced a measure that facilitates practical experience: the internship bonus, which is very well received from the point of view of everyone involved. Minister Madsen praised this approach and offered to further intensify his support for the craft. He explained that it was important to pursue common progress in the industry.

Another call to change came from District Administrator Gaarz, who encouraged the return of responsibility for vocational training from the Education Ministry of Economic Affairs. "The craft is" sexy "!" He emphasizes and sees great opportunities in the cooperation between politics and craftsmanship, which ultimately benefits young people.

The talks in Eutin illustrate how important the topics of skilled workers and training are for the future of the region. District Administrator Timo Gaarz and the positive response from Minister Madsen show that there are efforts to proactively address the challenges. More information on this topic is in the report by www.der-reporter.de find.