Handwerkskammer Aachen

The Handwerkskammer Aachen is the regional umbrella organization for craft businesses in the Aachen city region as well as the districts of Düren, Euskirchen, and Heinsberg. With over 17,500 member businesses and about 91,000 employees, as well as nearly 6,000 apprentices, it is one of the economic pillars in the region, generating an annual revenue of approximately 8.9 billion euros.

The Handwerkskammer Aachen represents the economic, political, and social interests of its members. It advocates for the improvement of framework conditions and the enhancement of the performance of craft businesses. A central value is the promotion of training and education to maintain and further develop the high standard of vocational training.

• Consulting and service: The chamber offers extensive consulting and service offerings in business management, technical, and legal matters. It supports the search for apprenticeships and craftsmen as well as the placement of skilled workers.
• Education and training: The Handwerkskammer operates its own academies and educational centers and conducts training, further training, and continuing education measures. It is responsible for conducting journeyman and master examinations.
• Advocacy: It participates in legislative initiatives and prepares expert opinions to represent the interests of the craft in public, politics, and administration.
• Business succession: The ÜBERGABECENTER offers free consulting and support for business succession.

The Handwerkskammer Aachen promotes the integration of migrants and refugees into the craft sector to counteract the shortage of skilled workers. It emphasizes the importance of the craft in environmental and climate protection and integrates these topics into educational programs. Additionally, it supports initiatives like "Handwerk macht Schule" to bring the craft into school education and inspire young people for vocational trades.

The Handwerkskammer is involved with companies such as QualiTec GmbH and BIW GmbH, which specialize in further education and consulting in the craft sector. These participations contribute to the qualification of the craft's young talent and skilled workers.

• 1 - https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Handwerkskammer_Aachen
• 2 - https://www.hwk-aachen.de/formulare
• 3 - https://www.qualitec-aachen.de/artikel/aufgaben-organisation-33,83,36.html
• 4 - https://www.hwk-aachen.de/artikel/uebergabecenter-33,0,150.html
• 5 - https://www.hwk-aachen.de/artikel/daten-zahlen-fakten-33,0,37.html