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Internship bonus: This is how Charlotte starts her dream in the trades!
Charlotte Kunert talks about her experiences in craft training in Saxony-Anhalt and the state's internship bonus.
Internship bonus: This is how Charlotte starts her dream in the trades!
In recent years, the internship system has become strongly established in craft businesses and agriculture. An example of this is Charlotte Kunert, who has almost completed her first year of training in a Wittenberg craft business. Even as a schoolgirl, it was her dream to work in the trades. Her journey there began with a holiday internship from the country with a Internship bonus was supported. This bonus is intended to give students the opportunity to get a taste of different companies and explore possible apprenticeships.
The funding is attractive: In addition to the bonus, the interns also receive 120 euros per week. Trainer Christian Grau has had good experience with this model in his company for three years. This year his company decided to hire an intern again, which has proven to be beneficial for the training. “It’s exciting to see how different the motivation levels of our trainees are,” reports Grau.
Internships under the protection of the Youth Employment Protection Act
But what does it look like legally? Young people who complete an internship are through this Youth Labor Protection Act (JArbSchG) well protected. This law regulates the employment of young people under the age of 18 and ensures that they work in a safe environment. More specifically, young people are only allowed to carry out light activities that are appropriate for their age and must be adequately informed about possible health and accident risks.
The permitted working hours are clearly defined: young people aged 15 and over are allowed to work a maximum of 40 hours a week and no longer than 8 hours a day. Overtime is prohibited for minors, and there are special rules for rest breaks - 30 minutes if you work more than 4.5 hours and 60 minutes if you work more than 6 hours. There are strict rules for overtime to avoid overwork and ensure that young people are not overwhelmed.
Internship as a springboard to training
Charlotte and her colleagues not only benefit financially from the internship bonus. Through practical experience, they can develop their skills and improve their craft skills. Such initiatives are not only important for the students, but also for the companies that can attract young talent. The combination of support and legal protection makes the internship a real springboard into your professional future.
Overall, it can be seen that such measures increase the attractiveness of young people in the trades. If more students are given the opportunity to gain practical experience, this can help secure the need for skilled workers in the long term.