A shortage of skilled workers in the craft: District craftsmen calls for rethinking

A shortage of skilled workers in the craft: District craftsmen calls for rethinking

The challenges in the craft sector are unmistakable. At the annual reception of the district craftsmen Gütersloh-Bielefeld, district craftsman Frank Wulfmeyer urgently drawn attention to the acute shortage of skilled workers, which can be felt daily in the region. The situation is so serious that the number of young people who stand without a professional qualification was described as alarming. There is a clear need for action, because without the coming generations, the craft does not receive the necessary support to remain sustainable.

In recent years, the pressure on craft businesses has increased. They are not only faced with a lack of qualified specialists, but also have to find that many young people do not opt for a manual training. This affects a variety of professions in which practical skills and manual skills are required. The numbers speak for themselves and show a worrying tendency.

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In order to counteract this grievance, Wulfmeyer emphasized the need to bring everyone involved - especially schools, politics and society. The call is clear: paths must be found to make the craft more attractive for young people. This could be done through targeted information campaigns, internships or through cooperation between schools and craft businesses. The goal is to sharpen awareness of the diversity and the opportunities that the craft offers.

In addition, Wulfmeyer criticized the numerous requirements and regulations that are provided by politics. He demands that bureaucracy are being dismantled to give the craft businesses more freedom, to develop and to train sensibly. With fewer regulatory hurdles, companies could respond more to the needs of young people and create better conditions to fill apprenticeships.

The situation is particularly worrying, since the future of craft is inseparable from the training of young people. If it is not possible to inspire the young people for the craft, the shortage of skilled workers will be further tightened. It requires innovative approaches and a common commitment of all social actors to overcome this imbalance and find future -oriented solutions.