Honoring the young masters: Tyrol's future in the best hands

Honoring the young masters: Tyrol's future in the best hands

A celebratory gala evening took place at the Congress Innsbruck to honor the impressive achievements of almost 400 young masters from the trades and crafts. This event represented a significant highlight in the graduates' careers and celebrated their successful completion of master's and proficiency examinations, which serve as a stepping stone to the highest level of qualifications in these industries.

The importance of the master's examination cannot be overemphasized. Graduates not only secure promising career prospects, but also make a decisive contribution to the innovative strength and competitiveness of the Tyrolean economy. This commitment and these achievements were recognized with great applause at the gala evening.

Dual training system in focus

Franz Jirka, the chairman of the trade and craft division in the Tyrol Chamber of Commerce, emphasized the importance of young masters: "Their achievements are not only a sign of personal success, but also a foundation for the quality and innovative strength in our region. The master's examination is an essential step in one's professional life." At the same time, he expressed concern about possible plans to abolish master craftsman examination funding and warned that this could have serious consequences for training.

Barbara Thaler, President of the Tyrol Chamber of Commerce, agreed and emphasized that dual training is crucial for maintaining the high level of quality in companies. She described the educational money update as one of the most effective funding and a real investment in the future: "If you look in the hall today, you can see the future of Tyrol as a business location. Your success is our pride."

Appreciation by the political representatives

State Governor Anton Mattle, himself a two-time champion and an active member of the champion alumni club, was particularly pleased. He also emphasized the high importance of mastery in Tyrol and Austria: “You, the young masters, are the courageous, qualified specialists that Tyrol needs to secure our prosperity.” His words were not only a recognition but also an encouragement to maintain the high quality of the craft.

The gala evening was not just a celebration, but also a clear message about the importance of professional expertise and supporting the next generation of craftsmen in Tyrol. The joint recognition of the young masters was greeted by everyone present not only with applause, but with a feeling of belonging to a strong community.

The ongoing discussion about the financing and future of craft training remains of great relevance for the region. It is to be hoped that political decision-makers will continue to recognize the importance of master craftsman examinations and advocate for their promotion.

This event made it clear that the achievements of the young masters are not only individual, but also make an important contribution to society and the economy as a whole. A continuous focus on training and the corresponding funding could form the basis for future progress in the craft sector.

More information about the insightful event can be found here.