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Koblenz Chamber of Crafts | July 2026

"Right to repair": a strong signal and valuable message for the trades.

The law promoting the repair of goods passed the Bundesrat (Federal Council) on July 10, 2026. The law transposes the EU directive into national law and is scheduled to come into force on July 31 for most purchase contracts concluded from the end of July 2026 onwards. Kurt Krautscheid, President of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts, comments on the new "right to repair".
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Jürgen Stein (left), training advisor for the Chamber of Skilled Crafts, and Dirk Oswald, headmaster of the David-Roentgen-School in Neuwied, recently presented the new poster for trainees. The QR code on it provides direct access to the Chamber's advisory services.

Jürgen Stein (left), training advisor for the Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HwK), and Dirk Oswald, headmaster of the David-Roentgen-School in Neuwied, recently presented the new poster for apprentices. The QR code on it provides direct access to the Chamber's advisory services. (Photo: © HwK Koblenz)

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The Chambers of Crafts in Germany - Chamber of Crafts Koblenz

New contact options for apprenticeship support at the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts are intended to help prevent apprenticeship dropouts in the future.

New posters in vocational schools draw trainees' attention to the support services offered by the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HwK Koblenz). QR codes facilitate contact. Photo: © HwK Koblenz New posters in vocational schools draw trainees' attention to the support services offered by the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HwK Koblenz). QR codes facilitate contact. Photo: © HwK Koblenz

The Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HwK) is further expanding its long-standing project "Apprenticeship Support to Prevent Dropouts." This proven support program is aimed at apprentices who encounter academic, workplace, or personal difficulties during their training. The goal is to reach young people early on, provide them with individualized support, and thus sustainably prevent apprenticeship dropouts. New this year is direct and easily accessible access for apprentices through the region's vocational schools. The David Roentgen School in Neuwied recently launched the program: Posters with a QR code are being displayed in all classrooms, allowing apprentices to contact the project team directly. "Many young people hesitate to seek help. A quick, digital, and uncomplicated initial contact significantly lowers the barrier to seeking help," explains the HwK Koblenz project team. HwK advisors provide confidential and unbureaucratic support to apprentices and, if necessary, involve companies, vocational schools, or counseling centers in finding solutions.

 

Background: Training support Background With this new initiative at vocational schools, the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts (HwK Koblenz) reaffirms its commitment to continuously supporting young people and helping them successfully complete their vocational training. The free service is confidential, impartial, and funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) and the Ministry of Labor, Social Affairs, Transformation and Digitalization.
Online The QR code on the posters leads the trainees to this clear contact form. 
Contact Information is available from the training support department of the Koblenz Chamber of Skilled Crafts and Trades (HwK Koblenz), Tel. 0261 398333, E-mail: abbruchvermeidung@hwk-koblenz.de.

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Text: / handwerksblatt.de

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