Young champions from Perg celebrate success at the Upper Austria Gala in Wels

Young champions from Perg celebrate success at the Upper Austria Gala in Wels

In the solemn "Upper Austria trade and craft gala" in the Wels exhibition center, over 600 graduates were recently awarded master and entrepreneurial letters. There were also numerous talented young champions from the Perget district among the honored.

It is particularly noteworthy that Franz Moser from Münzbach passed his master's examination in the area of the handover of workers. This award not only emphasizes its personal performance, but also shows the high quality of training in the region. Another highlight of the gala was the honor of the participants at the Worldskills 2024 in Lyon, who were awarded documents for their outstanding skills. This included plant electricians Lukas Frühwirth and heating technician René Steinkellner, both from Schwertberg.

The young masters from the Perg

The following overview provides an overview of the new young champions from the Perg district, who have gained their qualifications in various professions:

• Baumeister: Martin Schilcher, Ried in the Riedmark
• Women's clothing maker: Kristina Mair, Münzbach
• electrical engineering: Michael Bauernfeind, St. Georgen am Walde; Raphael Bauernfeind, Bad Kreuzen; Hannes Kastenhofer, St. Georgen am Walde; Patrick Kuhn, Mauthausen; Stefan Palmetshofer, St. Georgen an der Gusen; Michael Schatz, Luftenberg
• hairdresser and wig maker (stylist): Julia Prandstätter, Bad Kreuzen
• foot care: Andrea Maria Fleischanderl, Rechberg
• foot care & massage: Melanie Kiesenhofer, Perg
• heating technology: Andreas Lettner, Naarn
• heating and ventilation technology: Gabor Farkas, Mauthausen
• Holzbau master: Christian Huber, Windhaag at Perg
• confectioners: Mirjam Peterseil, St. Georgen an der Gusen
• Motor vehicle technology: Bernhard Hiebl, Naarn; Daniel Hölzl, Pabneukirchen; Harald Luftensteiner, St. Thomas am Blasenstein
• metal technology for metal and mechanical engineering: Manuel Haderer, Perg
• Weapons industry: David Unterauer, Perg

The governor Thomas Stelzer praised the graduates and called them "a role model for the country." This recognition not only speaks to the individual achievements of the young masters, but also reflects the high priority that manual professions in our society have. Stelzer also emphasized that the passed master and qualification tests are proof of the will to increase performance.

WKOÖ President Doris Hummer accompanied the congratulations and emphasized the importance of keeping an eye on the goal of independence. With the completed training and the title obtained, the new masters are open to the new masters, which is a valuable perspective in today's world.