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Return to handicraft lessons: crafts fight for craft education!
The Halle Chamber of Crafts is calling for the return of handicraft lessons in schools in order to strengthen basic craft skills.
Return to handicraft lessons: crafts fight for craft education!
A notable advance comes from the Chamber of Crafts Hall, which calls for a return to work instruction in schools. In a discussion at the general assembly it became clear that many young trainees often do not have the necessary tools under control, in the truest sense of the word. President Thomas Keindorf emphasized that many trainees had never had tools such as hammers and saws in their hands at the beginning of their training.
The situation clearly shows that basic knowledge of how to use tools and materials is seriously neglected in school education. This means that companies often have to struggle with the concept of “professional immaturity” when starting training. A corresponding letter to Education Minister Eva Feußner now calls for a fundamental restructuring of the teaching content in order to remedy these deficits.
Work lessons as a solution
The return of classic handicraft lessons to general schools could represent a solution here. According to Keindorf's statements, the current design subject hardly conveys any relevant content from the field of work. This finding raises questions about the pedagogical orientation of the school system. Education must be geared to the needs of the trades in order to optimally prepare young people for a career in the trades.
After all, the skilled trades are not only a diverse sector of the economy, but also an attractive employer that offers over 130 apprenticeships, from alterations tailor to two-wheeler mechatronics technician. These professions are often deeply rooted in tradition, but are constantly adapting to modern requirements. The educational opportunities in the skilled trades range from the dual system to preparation for the master's examination to further training opportunities after training.
A call to action
Keindorf further emphasizes that the discussion about the return of workshops must be initiated so that fundamental decisions can be implemented in the medium term. The integration of topics such as digitalization and sustainability into the training regulations also shows that the skilled trades have innovation potential that needs to be exploited. These aspects must also play a greater role in school lessons.
The call to return to handicraft lessons could not only offer an answer to the challenges of vocational preparation, but also give new impetus to the entire trade. Opportunities exist and it is now up to decision-makers to actively shape them.
For anyone who is looking for more information about training in the skilled trades or would like to find open apprenticeships, the regional ones are available Chambers of Crafts as a contact person. Because a good hand in choosing a career is crucial - and sound training in the craft is the first step towards this.