Minister Hoffmeister-Kraut explores trends in professional training

Minister Hoffmeister-Kraut explores trends in professional training

Minister of Economic Affairs information about current trends in vocational training

Vocational training plays an increasingly important role in view of the challenges that digitization, demographic change and the shortage of skilled workers bring. For this reason, Minister of Economic Affairs Nicole Hoffmeister-Kraut started the second phase of the “The Chänce” training campaign and found out about the current trends in further training.

During your visit to companies such as Amann & Sons in Bönnigheim, the electro-technology center Stuttgart (ETZ) and the Metabo company in Nürtingen, Hoffmeister-Kraut emphasized the importance of further training for the working world of tomorrow. For example, she praised the qualification association "Next Level Textil", who trained talented young people for tomorrow's management tasks and makes long -time employees fit for the future.

Another focus was on the areas of electromobility, energy transition and climate protection, which are considered important drivers of innovation, especially in times of crisis. With the “SmartPower@Skills” project, the ETZ in Stuttgart is implementing innovative training courses for specialists and managers in the electrical trade.

The minister also emphasized the responsibility of employers in the in -company training and praised the "The Chänce" campaign, which should sensitize people to further training and inform about the advantages.

Overall, the use of Minister Hoffmeister-Kraut and the support of the Ministry of Economic Affairs shows for vocational training in Baden-Württemberg how important it is to adapt the qualifications of employees to the requirements of the future. This is the only way to benefit from the opportunities and possibilities of digital transformation and remain successful in the long term.