Shortly before the start of the "Vocational Training Week," Lower Saxony's State Secretary for Culture, Gaby Willamowius (center), visited the carpentry workshop of Michael Franke (left) and his wife Meike Lotze-Franke (2nd from left). The craft business is considered particularly women-friendly. In January, it was awarded the "Crafts are also a women's business here" seal by the Federal Association of Women Entrepreneurs in the Skilled Crafts (UFH). Also pictured: Heike Zimmermann (2nd from right) and Kerstin Beuermann from the Hann. Münden working group of the UFH. (Photo: © Hildesheim Chamber of Skilled Crafts)
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March 28, 2022
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.
Meike Lotze-Franke 's company is a pioneer in promoting women in Germany. The Federal Association of Women Entrepreneurs in Crafts (UFH) awarded the Lotze-Franke carpentry business in Hann. Münden the "Craftsmanship is also Women's Business Here" seal in January, making it the first company to receive this distinction, according to a press release from the Lower Saxony Ministry of Education . The seal recognizes craft businesses that are particularly proactive in attracting young women to apprenticeships and that are committed to gender equality within their corporate culture.
Managing Director Meike Lotze-Franke first gave State Secretary Gaby Willamowius a tour of the company , providing her with insights into its operations . Following the tour, the State Secretary met with representatives from the Chamber of Skilled Crafts and the UFH (Independent Association of Skilled Crafts). Meike Lotze-Franke, who runs the carpentry business together with her husband, spoke about her personal experiences in a male-dominated craft business and described her perspective on her female apprentice. She explained that she had succeeded in hiring her first female carpentry apprentice about a year and a half ago .
women in craftsIm Online article "New seal for businesses: 'Crafts are also a women's business here'" on handwerksblatt.de we report on the awarding of the seal to the carpentry company Lotze-Franke. In the "Education" section, we present companies that employ a particularly high number of women as apprentices or journeymen, or on campaigns such as the nationwide Girls' Day want to attract more young women to training in the skilled trades: "Women and girl power in the Solingen painting company","MT Dachbau spares no expense or effort for Girls'Day","Stuck Belz virtually inspires children to get into handicrafts on Girls'Day".
"We must young women viel have more confidence", emphasized Meike Lotze-Franke, who is also chairwoman of the UFH Lower Saxony is. A Training in the skilled trades be for many creative women exactly the right thing. "The award given by the Federal Association Siegel gives female trainees the security that the company accompanies and supports trainees, especially women."
Dr. Hildegard Sander was also pleased that there is movement in the male-dominated skilled trades. "Yes, we would be very pleased if even more companies awarded themselves such a seal this year," said the managing director of UFH Lower Saxony as the State representation of the Chamber of Crafts of Lower SaxonySkilled trades are women-friendly. Both sides—training companies and trainees—should always check in advance whether it's a good fit for both parties.
Following the exchange, State Secretary for Education Gaby Willamowius praised the Lotze-Franke carpentry business as "a prime example of how young women who consciously choose a skilled trade have excellent future prospects ." She emphasized that the "Week of Vocational Training" is not only about recruiting new skilled workers, but also about overcoming traditional stereotypes regarding career choices and encouraging women to pursue apprenticeships in the skilled trades. "The Lotze-Franke family serves as a role model in this regard!"
These practical examples show that with the right attitude and dedicated communication , it is possible to inspire more women to pursue careers in skilled trades . State Secretary Gaby Willamowius thanked the UFH (Association of Independent Craftsmen), the Chambers of Skilled Crafts, and all businesses that are committed to equality and breaking down these traditional gender roles.
From March 28th to April 1st, 2022, representatives from various Lower Saxony ministries will be learning about dual vocational training in crafts and at vocational schools in Lower Saxony during the " Week of Vocational Education ".
Minister of Education Grant Hendrik Tonne (SPD) will visit a vocational school in the Hameln-Pyrmont district and the inter-company apprenticeship placement service of the Hildesheim-South Lower Saxony Chamber of Skilled Crafts . State Secretary for Education Gaby Willamowius has an event scheduled with the Braunschweig-Lüneburg-Stade Chamber of Skilled Crafts . Minister of Science Björn Thümler (CDU) will visit the vocational schools for the Wesermarsch district . Environment Minister Olaf Lies (SPD) has an appointment at the Oldenburg Chamber of Skilled Crafts . Matthias Wunderling-Weilbier , State Secretary in the Ministry for Federal and European Affairs and Regional Development, will visit the vocational schools in Cuxhaven.
Source: Lower Saxony Ministry of Culture
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