Metal guild Kempten: Training is booming despite a shortage of skilled workers!

Metal guild Kempten: Training is booming despite a shortage of skilled workers!

Kempten, Deutschland - In Kempten, the metal guild Kempten/Oberallgäu recently held its annual general meeting to prepare for the future. The meeting and the added value in metal craft were the focus of the meeting. Particularly gratifying: The number of teaching contracts in the trade has increased by 3 % in Swabia. This positive development contributes to the fact that the profession of metal builder is now one of the five most popular professions in the region. When asked how the guild companies are doing, one can say: In Kempten/Oberallgäu, the number of companies remains stable, while in the rest of Bavaria's declines are recorded.

The board of the metal guild has also reorganized. Johannes Dillinger remains Obermeister and Klaus Grözinger was once again elected deputy senior master. Martin Weihretter, André Hudez, Hubert Gast, Birgit Renn and Martin Riedmüller were unanimously confirmed in their offices. Sylvia Weixler, who replaced Gerhard Bertele, is new to the board. André Hudez also takes over the office of apprentice maintenance, with the support of Martin Weihretter.

public relations and future challenges

An important point of the discussion was public relations, which is essential for the image of the craft. A presentation is currently being prepared at the Allgäu festival week to put the craft in the right light. In view of the current challenges in the training area and the ongoing shortage of skilled workers, it is crucial to present the craft attractive. The Central Association of the German Crafts points out that there are over 150,000 vacant positions in Germany, while fewer and fewer young people are striving for training in the craft.

However, the young people have a good chance of an apprenticeship. In 2023, around 130,400 new contracts were concluded in the German craft, which is a gratifying turn after a decline in the previous year. Above all, the professions in the electrical and metal industry are very popular, and the numbers show a continuous need for specialists. The popularity of the profession as a motor vehicle mechatronics engineer: In is remarkable, with around 61,000 apprentices in 2023.

honors and further training

Long -standing members were also honored as part of the meeting. Johannes Dillinger paid tribute to Gerhard Bertele for his almost ten years of board work and Martin Weihrenter for his commitment as an apprentice attendant and chairman of the examination board. In addition, Managing Director Gottfried Voigt informed about the latest regulations and legal developments that are important for the guild companies.

Another highlight of the meeting was the keynote speech by Thomas Donnertt and Angela Bassani about office and self-organization, which for many of those present was a valuable source of knowledge and inspiration. These topics are essential today to be successful in fast -moving professional life.

Overall, the metal guild is optimistic about the future and relies on a strong community in the craft to master the challenges of the market. It is to be hoped that the trend of positive development will continue in the training sector and that other young people take up this valuable profession.