New suction system for Mariaberg: Future of the wood workshop secured!

Currently, six students in the wood workshop are looked after in vocational preparation and ten young people in training as a specialist practitioner for wood processing. These young people, who often live in the residential offerings of the facility, are specifically prepared for their future activities in the first labor market. The purchase of the new suction system is therefore not only a technical improvement, but also a crucial step to promote the professional perspectives of these young people.

A look at the wood workshop

When visiting the wood workshop, Dr. Wolfgang Beckmann and Rüdiger von Danckelmann from the Geschwister-Kessel Foundation personally of the positive effect of the funding. Wolfgang Reiser, teacher in the wood workshop, expressed his thanks: "In our training, the youngsters learn to deal with the material wood. In order to prepare the young people as best as possible for the reality in the 1st labor market, we need machines that are up to date. Thank you for making this possible."

The Mariaberg Diaconal facility offers young people with restrictions the opportunity to be trained in 24 different professions. This is done in their own companies and workshops, schools and social services. The support from the Geschwister Kessel Foundation is invaluable for those responsible for Mariaberg. Board of Directors Lars Kehling emphasized: "The requirements for the trainees change over time, as well as the young people. To get both together in such a way that our trainees receive the best possible opportunities and perspectives, we see as our task."

The role of the Geschwister-Kessel Foundation