Metal guild Kempten: Successful young talent initiative and new elections!

Metal guild Kempten: Successful young talent initiative and new elections!

Kempten, Deutschland - On June 13, 2025, the annual general meeting of the metal guild Kempten/Oberallgäu took place, in which senior master Johannes Dillinger not only chose the new board, but also presented important developments in the training area. Last year, 3% more new teaching contracts in Swabian craft have been concluded, which indicates the attractiveness of craft professions. Particularly noteworthy is the metal builder, which has now become the fifth -specific apprenticeship in Swabia. This shows that young talent in the metal craft gives reason to be happy. The figures of the journeyman's tests also have an increase, which is a positive signal for the industry.

As for membership in the metal guild Kempten/Oberallgäu, the members benefit from numerous advantages. This includes free legal advice in relevant areas such as labor law and contract law as well as comprehensive business consultations. These are organized by the specialist associations, such as the Metall Bavarian Association, whose membership belongs to every guild. The specialist association also offers support in the search for young people and qualification offers to fill the training positions in the craft.

new elections and honors

The new elections of the board were unanimously, with Johannes Dillinger staying in office as senior master. Klaus Grözinger was chosen as deputy senior master, while Martin Weihretter, André Hudez, Hubert Gast, Birgit Renn and Martin Riedmüller take over the other board positions. It is particularly noteworthy that Sylvia Weixler replaced Gerhard Bertele, who was honored for his years of work in the guild. Dillinger also recognized the merits of Martin Weihretter, who is now acting as Hudez's deputy.

is also important to Dillinger's focus on public relations to promote craft professions. In order to arouse the interest of the youth in craft professions, the metal guild is planning a appearance at the Allgäu festival week. This event could be promising to inspire young people for the future in metal craft and to address a new generation.

The future of craft

The challenges in front of which the craft face should not be underestimated. The Central Association of German Crafts reports over 150,000 vacant positions. This leads to a steady talent problem and shows the growing shortage of skilled workers in the industry. Despite a tendency to decline among the trainees in the craft in recent years, there was an increase in the newly concluded training contracts in 2023. With around 184,700 trainees, the metal and electrical industry remains the highest training in the craft, although there are still many open training positions. Statista reports that the most popular apprenticeship in 2023 was the motor vehicle mechatronics technician, which makes it clear how diverse the possibilities are in the craft.