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Koblenz Chamber of Crafts | January 2026

HwK continuing education scholarships 2026

Young craftsmen from the chamber district can apply to the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts for scholarships for further training until mid-May.

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Koblenz Chamber of Crafts | January 2026

Planned trade fair for crafts triggers strong response

Exhibitor bookings for the trade fair from April 17th to 19th, 2026 in downtown Koblenz speak for the innovative concept.

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Chamber of Crafts Münster | January 2026

More craft businesses again in the Münster chamber district

The Münster Chamber of Skilled Crafts remains a stable location for skilled trades – but at the same time demands reliable rules for business succession.

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Chamber of Crafts and Trades of Saarland | January 2026

The promotion bonus will be doubled.

The Saarland is strategically strengthening vocational training and sending a clear signal to skilled workers. The Saarland's career advancement bonus has been doubled to €2.000 per graduate.

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Operations management | January 2026

Geographical indication: Apply now for Europe-wide protection

Solingen knives, Meissen porcelain, Eau de Cologne or Jena glass: Manufacturers can now apply for Europe-wide protection through a geographical indication at the German Patent and Trademark Office.

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Operations management | January 2026

Right to repair: This is what the law says

Repair instead of discard: The Federal Ministry of Justice has presented a draft law for the right to repair. This implements EU consumer protection regulations. Read the details here.

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Operations management | January 2026

Window decoration at a funeral home is a craft.

The profession of window dresser is classified as a craft. The funeral director who commissioned him is not required to pay social security contributions for artists on such commissions, the Osnabrück Social Court clarified.

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Operations management | January 2026

Report every inheritance to the tax office.

A debate about inheritance tax has recently erupted. What many don't know: Even if you don't expect to pay any tax, you still have to report inheritances to the tax office.

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Craft policy | January 2026

Digital driving licence is coming

The German government intends to amend the Road Traffic Act to digitize services in road traffic. The ZDK welcomes the plans.

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Craft policy | January 2026

Right to repair: Draft law is available

Germany is getting a right to repair. The draft law stipulates a long-term repair obligation for manufacturers of washing machines or smartphones. "Repairing is better than throwing away," said Federal Justice Minister Hubig.

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Craft policy | January 2026

Mercosur: Craftsmen hope for approval from the EU Parliament

The Mercosur free trade agreement between the EU and several South American countries is nearing completion. From the perspective of the German Confederation of Skilled Crafts (ZDH), the agreement can contribute to and strengthen the competitiveness of the economy.

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Craft policy | January 2026

Andrea Belegante succeeds Hermann Huber

Leadership change at the professional association for living space design in Hesse/Rhineland-Palatinate: Andrea Belegante succeeds Hermann Hubing, who shaped the association for many years.

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Operations management | January 2026

The next deadline for exchanging your driver's license is approaching.

After paper driving licences were initially phased out, the exchange period is now underway for all credit card driving licences issued between 1999 and 2001: the deadline is January 19, 2026.

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Mobility | January 2026

Safely to your destination: Driving in snow and ice

Whether it's snow, freezing rain or black ice – the ADAC gives tips on how drivers can get through winter conditions safely.

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Pkw | January 2026

Hyundai launches Nexo sales

Buyers can now order Hyundai's new fuel cell SUV: The Nexo starts at a net price of 58.739,50 euros.

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Mobility | January 2026

Safely to your destination: Driving in snow and ice

Whether it's snow, freezing rain or black ice – the ADAC gives tips on how drivers can get through winter conditions safely.

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Panorama | January 2026

Exhibition: Germaine Krull in Focus

Until March 15, 2026, the Museum Folkwang in Essen is highlighting the work of the avant-garde photographer and author Germaine Krull in a comprehensive retrospective.

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Society | January 2026

Looking forward to the boat

The boot trade fair starts on January 17th. Visitors can get a complete overview of water sports in the 16 exhibition halls.

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Repair instead of throwing away | January 2026

Right to repair: This is what the law says

Repair instead of discard: The Federal Ministry of Justice has presented a draft law for the right to repair. This implements EU consumer protection regulations. Read the details here.

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Volunteering is a matter of honor | January 2026

Higher volunteer allowance: Also for volunteer work in the skilled trades

Since January 1, 2026, there has been a higher allowance for instructors and a higher allowance for volunteers. What does this mean for everyone who volunteers in the skilled trades?

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Artificial Intelligence in Crafts – an assistant called KaI | January 2026

A change of perspective – with KaI on the green meadow

This is the eleventh installment in our AI series. So far, we've explored the capabilities of KaI, our AI-powered assistant. Now, we're taking the first steps toward implementing AI in a craft business.

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Trade fairs for the craft industry | January 2026

Tool trends and international participation at the hardware fair

The International Hardware Fair in Cologne, taking place from March 3rd to 6th, will present trends in tools and accessories, fastening and joining technology, fittings and building supplies.

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women in crafts Theme specials

Women find ideal career opportunities, family-friendly businesses and careers with a future in the skilled trades: as entrepreneurs, master craftsmen, working entrepreneurs, journeymen or apprentices.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | January 2026

Baden-Württemberg is creating contact points for women in the skilled trades.

All chambers of skilled crafts in Baden-Württemberg now have designated contact persons for the topic of "Women in Skilled Crafts" to inform, advise, and network them. It is the first German state with a comprehensive advisory service specifically for women.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | September 2025

Rowena Redwanz wins "The Great Bake Off – The Professionals"

Rowena Redwanz, lecturer at the HwK Koblenz and master confectioner, prevailed against the competition as a candidate in the new season on SAT.1.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | Aug 2025

Craftsmanship meets literature: New book by Sandra Hunke

Craftswoman, mother, model, author. Sandra Hunke is a doer. It wasn't always this way. With her second book, the "construction girl" wants to encourage people who doubt their own talents due to external influences.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | Aug 2025

Study on self-employment and maternity protection

The IfM Bonn has investigated the professional consequences of pregnancy and motherhood for self-employed female craftspeople in North Rhine-Westphalia. The results are enormous physical and financial burdens.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | Aug 2025

The Great Bake Off: Master confectioner Rowena Redwanz is there

Koblenz-based pastry chef and HwK lecturer Rowena Redwanz will compete for the Golden Cupcake in the new season of "Das große Backen – Die Profis" on SAT.1. It premieres on July 2, 2025.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | July 2025

Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt is the new president of the Confectioners’ Association

Master pastry chef Bettina Schliephake-Burchardt is the new president of the German Confectioners' Association. The Hamburg native is known, among other things, as a judge on the SAT.1 show "Das große Backen" (The Great Baking Show) and is the first woman to head the association.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | July 2025

Painter family brings color to life since 1900

Annika Schröer-Oeldemann is the fourth generation to manage a traditional company with passion and skill – modern, masterly, and firmly rooted in the painting trade.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | June 2025

Anne-Kathrin Heidrich: My start into self-employment

In this series, the Handwerksblatt magazine introduces people who have founded or taken over a craft business. Like master tiler, slab installer, and mosaicist Anne-Kathrin Heidrich from Brandenburg.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | May 2025

"Women, make yourselves more visible"

The nationwide network meeting for women in the skilled trades in Dortmund aimed to attract even more women to the skilled trades and to strengthen their role in the industry.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2025

"You can be loud!"

Experience craftsmanship, meet role models: How girls discover new paths at their school's career orientation day with "Inspiring Girls."

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2025

"The future is female and sustainable"

The North Rhine-Westphalian Association of Women Entrepreneurs in the Skilled Crafts sector met for its annual conference under the motto "Women, Skilled Crafts, Circular Economy: The Future is Female and Sustainable."

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women in crafts - Theme specials | November 2024

Women take on leadership roles in medium-sized businesses

One in four medium-sized companies has at least one woman on the management board. According to a study by Creditreform, young companies and service providers in particular have a high proportion of women on management levels.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | October 2024

UFH: Katja Lilu Melder elected as new chairwoman

The Federal Congress of Women Entrepreneurs in the Skilled Crafts (UFH) met in Bingen. In addition to the election of the new board, topics such as employer branding, energy, and climate protection were on the agenda.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | Aug 2024

Podcast: The Isotec Crafts Compass

With its Handwerkskompass podcast, Isotec aims to strengthen the skilled trades and increase their appeal. The current episode focuses on women in the skilled trades.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | July 2024

"Tolerance and love are our best tools"

Two strong women with strong messages: In this conversation, Maren Kogge and Jule Rombey share their experiences and talk about their wishes, future projects, and goals.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | July 2024

Women's Power: Crafts on the East Frisian Islands

From Wangerooge to Borkum and Juist to the high seas: four craftswomen pursue their vocations both on and between the East Frisian Islands.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2024

Maternity protection for the self-employed: Federal Council calls for solutions

The Federal Council is calling for maternity protection for the self-employed as well. The federal government should now create appropriate instruments. Female entrepreneurs in the skilled trades are particularly affected. Master carpenter Johanna Röh has been fighting against inequality of opportunity and for reform for two years.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2024

Women's power in Brandenburg's crafts

The number of women running craft businesses is increasing. In Brandenburg, almost one in four craft businesses has a female owner. Many of them engage in volunteer work, especially in recruiting young talent.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | March 2024

UFH NRW elects new board

This year's NRW State Association Conference of Women Entrepreneurs in the Skilled Crafts focused on work and leadership in times of change. The general meeting also elected a new board.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | February 2024

"As if the price comes from Dad"

After two blows of fate, the Schmitz country butcher shop in Bitburg and Landscheid is back on its feet – Founder’s prize for the three strong female bosses

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women in crafts - Theme specials | January 2024

Portrait: The woman is self-employed

During her master craftsman training, in the companies and to this day on the construction sites, Alina Gieres is the only female master electrician in Saarland.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | January 2024

Childhood dream realized

Crafts are a pillar of Brandenburg's economy. In a series, the DHB (German Cooperative State Office for Skilled Crafts) introduces people who have founded a craft business.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | December 2023

Female dual leadership at the Chamber of Crafts and Trades in Cottbus: Manja Bonin becomes Managing Director

Manja Bonin will be the first female dual leadership position at a Chamber of Skilled Crafts in Germany: she will become the new Managing Director of the Chamber of Skilled Crafts in Cottbus. Civil engineer Corina Reifenstein has been President since 2021.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | November 2023

Female craftswomen win female entrepreneur award in Rhineland-Palatinate

Martina Schäfer has founded a hair salon for people with dementia, Sabine Schmitz continues to run the Schmitz GbR butcher shop, and Laura Ludwig focuses on sustainability in her carpentry business: female craft entrepreneurs from Rhineland-Palatinate have been awarded the Women's Founders Award.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | November 2023

25 years of Women Entrepreneurs in the Borken district

The Businesswomen (UFH) of the Borken district were delighted to celebrate a quarter of a century of commitment, exchange of experiences and successful networking.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | September 2023

Founded with a clever idea and a baby carrier

Starting your own business shortly after having a baby – can that work? Absolutely, says master optician Sandra Moser.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | Aug 2023

Women conquer the craft

Almost one in four craft businesses in Brandenburg is run by a woman, and more and more women are completing master craftsman examinations.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | July 2023

Jeanette Spanier: Successful scaffolder

Master scaffolder Jeanette Spanier has been working in scaffolding construction for 19 years, currently manages her father's business and founded two start-ups.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | July 2023

From sideline to successful business

Jana Lewe founded the company as a side business in August 2012. At the time, she had no idea or plan that she would one day run a company for furniture and decorations made from used wine barrels with 14 employees.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | June 2023

First woman on the board of the chimney sweeps

District chimney sweep Julia Bothur is the first woman to serve on the board of the Federal Association of Chimney Sweepers. The 37-year-old is also the youngest board member to date.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | June 2023

"On exam day, I was a shaking wreck"

For a long time, she couldn't imagine earning her master craftsman's certificate. But then Nadine Knobloch overcame her exam anxiety and came top of the exam.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | June 2023

Progress is being made on the issue of "maternity protection for all"

All parliamentary groups in the Bundestag's Petitions Committee voted to forward the petition "Maternity Protection for Self-Employed Pregnant Women" to the federal government for consideration. This is the highest vote.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | May 2023

Women belong in the trades

Among the most important organizations in the skilled trades are the Women Entrepreneurs in the Skilled Trades (UFH). With their current campaign "Skilled Trades Are a Women's Business Here, Too," they aim to introduce women to the trades.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | May 2023

Crafts: Not a man’s job!

A career in the skilled trades and their organization isn't a question of gender. However, to truly increase the proportion of women, structures and mindsets must change, both in society and in the economy—and in general.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | May 2023

Crafts: "Not a question of genes"

Only one in five skilled trades businesses is headed by a woman, and the proportion of women in the organization is even lower. We discuss the reasons with Susanne Haus, President of the Frankfurt Chamber of Crafts and Trades, and Anja Obermann, General Manager of the Rheinhessen Chamber of Crafts and Trades.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2023

Lots of girl power in Cologne

At the 33rd NRW regional association conference of "Women Entrepreneurs in the Skilled Crafts" in Cologne, networking was once again held in person and the influence of strong women was highlighted.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | January 2023

Women with migration experience should get started with "My Turn"

The ESF-funded "My Turn" program is designed to support women with migration experience on their path to qualification, training, and employment. It will be implemented nationwide by over 140 organizations.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | January 2023

Part-time training: Mother of three takes off

The Schäfermeier butcher shop in Lippstadt offers its trainees completely new career prospects.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | September 2022

Maternity protection for the self-employed: Government seeks solutions

Master carpenter Johanna Röh continues to fight tirelessly for a reform of maternity protection for the self-employed. The Bundestag's Petitions Committee has now assured her that the federal government is working on a solution to the problem.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | Aug 2022

The world of crafts is becoming more female

Girls and women are breaking stereotypes in the skilled trades. They're dispelling prejudices by completing training in what's considered a typically male trade. Like 19-year-old Marit Westphal.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | July 2022

Better training for female trainees

The Cologne Women's Crafts Association has created a brochure with apprentices. The "Handbook for Trainers – From the Perspective of (Female) Apprentices" contains tips on how to improve the working atmosphere and job satisfaction.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | June 2022

Anett Wahl is Entrepreneur of the State of Brandenburg 2022

Anett Wahl, owner of the Wahl GmbH bakery and confectionery business with over 40 branches, is the "Female Entrepreneur of the State of Brandenburg 2022." The 43-year-old took over the family business in 2017. She focuses on digitalization and process optimization.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2022

Self-employed and pregnant equal insolvent?

Pregnancy shouldn't threaten one's livelihood. "We need a comprehensive reform of maternity protection," says master carpenter Johanna Röh. She started the petition #meinewerkstattbleibt (MyWorkshopStays). Read what the Federal Ministry for Family Affairs has to say about it.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | March 2022

High-ranking visitors to women-friendly carpentry shop ahead of "Vocational Training Week"

The "Vocational Training Week" will take place in Lower Saxony from March 28 to April 1. Prior to the event, State Secretary for Education, Gaby Willamowius, visited the Lotze-Franke carpentry shop, which has been recognized for its particularly women-friendly approach.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | March 2022

Succession: "Women in the trades should have more confidence"

Master stonemason Jacqueline Hausotte took over two businesses at once and turned them into her own success story. Within a very short time, JH Steingestaltung became the largest gravestone company in the Leipzig area.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | March 2022

Women contribute to the success of the craft industry

Rosemarie Ehrlich, board member of the Münster Chamber of Crafts, calls for a rethink in society to encourage more female apprentices.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | March 2022

Inspiring more women to pursue careers in the skilled trades

The Dortmund Chamber of Crafts has now launched the campaign "Strong Women. Strong Crafts."

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women in crafts - Theme specials | February 2022

Women are increasingly founding companies

In the Dortmund Chamber of Commerce district, there is a new record number of start-ups by women.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | February 2022

Role models: A future with female professionals

Fifteen women-friendly businesses in the Emscher-Lippe region were honored for their work in an online ceremony.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | February 2022

Women and girl power in the Solingen painting company

Kai Wiegand is currently training three young women to become painters and varnishers. He plans to leverage the fact that his company's workforce is almost 50 percent female, which he also plans to use to recruit apprentices on Facebook and Instagram.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | February 2022

Bella Baumädchen: A strong girl dispels stereotypes

Bella Baumädchen is a tough new children's book character. With charm and chutzpah, she shatters clichés. The character was conceived by Sandra Hunke, and autobiographical elements are certainly intentional.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | February 2022

Girls'Day 2022 aims to provide normality and stability in career choices

The coronavirus pandemic shouldn't limit students' career choices. Therefore, both online and in-person formats are welcome at Girls' Day 2022. Crafts and trades will be represented with creative solutions.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | February 2022

MT Dachbau spares no expense or effort for Girls'Day

Tobias Wecker is offering two students a place for Girls' Day 2022. They will learn about two skilled trades in one day. Safety shoes and work clothes will be provided.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | February 2022

Talent scouts should put girls on course for the trades

Corinna Lange and Anita Gmeiner are talent scouts at two Chambers of Crafts in Bavaria. Their mission is to inspire girls and young women to pursue vocational training in the skilled trades. The f-bb (German Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training) coordinates the project.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | January 2022

New seal for businesses: "Crafts are also a women's business here"

Girls and women are welcome in the skilled trades. They should choose their profession free from stereotypes. To spread this message, the Federal Association of Women Entrepreneurs in the Skilled Trades is awarding the new seal "Skills are also a women's business here."

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women in crafts - Theme specials | December 2021

New Federal Chairwoman of the Women Entrepreneurs in Crafts

Interview. Tatjana Lanvermann is the new federal chairwoman of the Women Entrepreneurs in Crafts (UFH). We spoke with her about her goals, female entrepreneurs, and the new girls' project: the "Crafts are also a women's issue here" seal.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | October 2021

Master Prize: Honor for Bakery Entrepreneur

Carmen Heinke, Managing Director of Bäckerei Hardt GmbH, has received the Master Craftsman Award from the KölnHandwerk Foundation.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | June 2021

Stuck Belz virtually inspires children to get into handicrafts on Girls'Day

Career guidance via Zoom works. Stuck Belz has proven it. At Girls' Day, students participated in online drawing, made a plaster cast, showed a self-produced video, and were given a tour of the workshop.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2021

Web series shows young women in male-dominated professions

The first three episodes of the web series ":in" will be available on YouTube starting April 15. They portray young women asserting themselves in male-dominated fields. Isabelle, aka @die.tischlerin, is also involved from the trades.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | March 2021

Women in the trades: Happy and successful

Women are still a minority on construction sites and in workshops. On International Women's Day, the skilled trades are calling for more courage in choosing careers. Glazier Cecile Höllmüller and master brewer Doreen Gaumann have found their dream jobs.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | February 2021

The campaign #womencancraft has started

What matters is not whether a woman or a man practices a trade. What matters is the will and the ability. The #frauenkönnenhandwerk campaign aims to raise awareness among companies to focus more on women when recruiting skilled workers.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | July 2020

Succession in the skilled trades is (also) female

They are innovative, successful, and future-oriented: As entrepreneurs and managers, women in the skilled trades are making progress, even outside of traditional female occupations. Some of them share their stories here.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | January 2020

Empowering women in the workplace

The "Competence Center for Women and Careers Münsterland" will be established this year at the Münster Chamber of Crafts.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | December 2019

Family-friendly employers score across the board

In times of skilled labor shortages, family-friendliness is a clear competitive advantage. More and more employers have already recognized this.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | Aug 2019

More women in the trades - this is how it could work

Fewer and fewer young women are starting apprenticeships in skilled trades. To get these numbers back up, companies need a cultural shift. But female students and their parents are also in demand.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | May 2019

Crafts: Women take the lead

They establish and manage successful craft businesses. They engage in volunteer work and provide training. "Women Take the Lead": This is the title of a successful event series organized by the Düsseldorf Chamber of Crafts and Trades.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | March 2019

Women in the executive chair? None!

The proportion of women in the executive ranks of German SMEs continues to decline. And fewer and fewer women are starting their own businesses.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | July 2018

Mechthild Schröder: Born networker

Mechthild Schröder began volunteering as a teenager. Today, she leads, among other things, the Hamm Working Group of Women Entrepreneurs in the Skilled Crafts.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2018

With female experts into the future

Six women-friendly businesses have been honored with the "Hand.Werk.Frau.Zukunft mit Fachfrauen" award by the Emscher-Lippe-West Chamber of Crafts.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2017

Strong women in the trades

The Rhineland-Palatinate State Association of Women Entrepreneurs in the Skilled Crafts celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2017.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2016

When women take over a business

They still often find their way to the top job via a roundabout route. When it comes to finding a successor for their business, tradespeople still too often look to men.

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women in crafts - Theme specials | April 2015

Are women in the skilled trades on the rise?

More and more women are taking master craftsman exams and taking on management positions, and 22 percent of business owners in the skilled trades are already female. Are women on the rise?

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