

Handwerkskammer Potsdam
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Handwerkskammer Potsdam: A strong representation of interests for the craft
editThe Handwerkskammer Potsdam is a corporation under public law that acts as a representative for around 17,390 member businesses with over 70,500 employees in more than 150 trades. It covers the districts of Havelland, Oberhavel, Ostprignitz-Ruppin, Potsdam-Mittelmark, Prignitz, Teltow-Fläming as well as the independent cities of Potsdam and Brandenburg an der Havel.
Main mission and values
editThe Handwerkskammer Potsdam is committed to improving the economic and political framework conditions of the craft sector. It consolidates the strengths and commonalities of the craft and offers its member businesses comprehensive support in economic and legal matters. The member companies include craft businesses from various sectors, including construction and expansion, electrical and metal, wood, clothing and textiles, health, cleaning, and food.
Key products and services
edit- Consultation and support: The HWK Potsdam offers initial and orientation consultations for start-ups, business and technical consulting, as well as support for business succession.
- Training and further education: It operates the Educational and Innovation Campus Craft (BIH) in Götz, which offers extensive programs for further education and inter-company apprenticeship training.
- Examinations and certifications: The HWK Potsdam is responsible for journeyman, master, and further training examinations in the craft.
Sustainability goals and initiatives
editThe Handwerkskammer Potsdam is committed to the long-term securing of craft educational institutions in Brandenburg and advocates for the modernization and quality assurance of these facilities. Another goal is to promote career orientation in schools to raise young people's awareness of the diversity of craft professions and to facilitate the transition from school to work.
Digital services
editWith its customer portal, the HWK Potsdam provides its member businesses with easy access to digital services such as the creation of vocational training contracts and the management of business data. This enables efficient use of the offerings and facilitates the daily work of the member businesses.
Sources:
edit- 1 - https://www.gruenden-in-potsdam.de/de/handwerkskammer-potsdam
- 2 - https://www.hwk-potsdam.de/artikel/infos-zur-handwerks-kammer-potsdam-9,0,5446.html
- 3 - https://www.hwk-potsdam.de/artikel/daten-zahlen-fakten-9,0,5702.html
- 4 - https://www.hwk-potsdam.de/artikel/das-kundenportal-9,0,5624.html
- 5 - https://www.handwerkskammer.de/kontakte/zustaendige-handwerkskammer-5620,0,dazustaendig.html?plzonr=14467