Return to work lessons: Crafts fight for manual education!

Return to work lessons: Crafts fight for manual education!

Halle (Saale), Deutschland - A remarkable advance comes from the Handwerkammer Halle , which calls for return to work lessons in schools. In a discussion of the general assembly it became clear that many young trainees often do not have the necessary tools, in the truest sense of the word. President Thomas Keindorf emphasized that many trainees have never had tools such as hammer and saw at the beginning of their training.

The situation clearly shows that the basic knowledge of dealing with tools and materials in school education is significantly neglected. This means that companies often have to fight with the concept of "professional trade" when they started their training. A corresponding letter to Education Minister Eva Feussner is now calling for a fundamental restructuring of the teaching content to fix them.

work lessons as a solution

The return of a classic work lesson to general education schools could be a solution here. According to the statements of Neuerdorf, the current subject design hardly provides relevant content from the field of works. This knowledge raises questions about the pedagogical orientation in the school system. Education must be based on the needs of the craft in order to optimally prepare the offspring for a career in the craft.

After all, the craft is not only a diverse industry, but also an attractive employer who offers over 130 apprenticeships, from change cutters to two -wheeler mechatronics engineers. These professions are often deeply rooted in tradition, but constantly adapt to modern requirements. The educational opportunities in the craft range range from the dual system to preparation for the master's examination to further training opportunities after training.

a call for action

Weindorf further emphasizes that the discussion about the return of the lessons must be initiated so that fundamental decision can also be implemented in the medium term. The integration of topics such as digitization and sustainability into the training regulations also shows that the craft has an innovation potential that needs to be used. These aspects must also play a greater role in school lessons.

The call to return to the lessons could not only offer an answer to the challenges of career preparation, but also give new impulses to the entire craft. Possibilities are available, and it is now up to the decision -makers to actively design them.

For everyone who wants to search for more information about training in the craft or find open apprenticeships, the regional Handwerkammer Because a good knack in choosing a career is crucial - and well -founded training in the craft is the first step.