Jena: Skilled crafts sector reports positive apprenticeship numbers

Jena, September 23, 2026 – The regional skilled crafts sector is experiencing a noticeable upward trend in the recruitment of new talent. As reported by the local Chamber of Crafts, 250 apprenticeship contracts have already been signed in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis at this point in time.

“With the 250th apprenticeship contract, we are back above the figures of previous years for the first time. In the past, we reached 200 at the same point in time,” said Kreishandwerksmeister Matthias Dröschler, expressing his satisfaction with the growth in the training statistics.

Youth development at the Wilfried Sachse company

A prime example of successful youth development in the industry is 20-year-old Ferdinand Beier from St. Gangloff. He is following in his grandfather’s footsteps and will begin an apprenticeship as a metal worker specializing in construction technology. On his grandfather’s recommendation, Beier had previously completed several internships at the training company and has now signed his contract at the Hermsdorf-based guild company Maschinen- und Stahlbau Wilfried Sachse.

The traditional family business, which includes owner Wilfried Sachse as well as his daughter and engineer Marlen Sachse in the management, is deeply rooted in the region. The service spectrum for customers from industry, trade, and the private sector within a radius of approximately 100 kilometers includes, among other things, substructures for industrial buildings, balconies, gangways, and stairs made of steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.

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Already 250 apprenticeship contracts in the skilled crafts sector

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