Ceremonial handover of the journeyman's letters: Handicraft graduates 2024 in Suhl

Ceremonial handover of the journeyman's letters: Handicraft graduates 2024 in Suhl

in Suhl was celebrated on Friday an important event for the future of the craft. The “Grafe 2024 crafts” celebration started at 3 p.m. in the Ringberg Hotel and awarded 111 new specialists. These graduates, including 53 women, have successfully passed their journeyman and final exams in 15 different craft professions.

welcome greeting from the district administrator

Peggy Greiser, the district administrator of the Schmalkalden-Meiningen district, directed her warm words to those present in a greeting and thus fulfilled the event with an important social aspect.

Welcome to the craft community

Mike Kämmer, President of the South Thuringia Chamber of Crafts, welcomed the new graduates and emphasized: "Welcome to the professionals! [...] They are used more than ever in South Thuringia." These words underline urgency to tackle the shortage of skilled workers in the region. Especially in times when the craft sector is increasingly dependent on qualified workers, the value of these graduates is evident for the local economy.

variety of professions

The graduates come from different apprenticeships. The distribution in the 15 crafts is remarkable:

• specialist seller in the food trade, 13 graduates
• electronics technician for energy and building technology, 34 graduates
• automotive clerks, 5 graduates
• Fleischer, 8 graduates
• hairdressers, 9 graduates
• carpenters, 4 graduates

This diversity shows that the craft sector flourishes in South Thuringia and offers space for various talents. This is a positive sign of the further development of the region.

awards for the best

A special highlight of the celebration was the honor of the best graduates. The following services stood out here:

• Luca Frank, expansion worker focus on room work
• Felix Heinisch, automotive clerk
• Jonas Zimmermann, electronics technician for energy and building technology
• Benjamin Schmidt, specialist seller in the food trade focus on bakery

These awards not only illustrate the individual excellence of the graduates, but also set standards for future years.

A look into the future

The graduate celebration is not only a festive occasion, but also a sign of change and hope for the craft in South Thuringia. The shortage of skilled workers is a central topic that affects not only the training centers, but also the companies. The new journeyman are an essential part of the solution by bringing fresh ideas and skills to the job market.

summarized the graduate celebration of the 2024 craft is an important step to strengthen the regional economy and welcome the next generation of specialists. The municipalities are dependent on these talents to preserve and develop their manual identity.

- Nag