Expanded budget for construct-related training facilities
In a significant development for the Baden-Württemberg construction industry, a collective bargaining agreement has been reached, ending a one-year stalemate on vocational training in the sector. The agreement, which also covers two other framework collective agreements, promises a 13 percent increase in cost reimbursement for training centers and a reduction in company contributions from 2.2 to 1.9 percent.
The increase in cost reimbursement is seen as a "strong signal for efficiency and responsibility in the training policy of the industry" by the negotiating parties. Jürgen Schmidt, likely involved in the negotiations or the distribution of funds, can be contacted at 0711 66601-147 and j.schmidt@our website.
Thomas Möller, managing director of the Baden-Württemberg Construction Industry, has welcomed the agreement, stating that it would improve the financial stability of training centers, enabling them to offer more or improved training services. The reduction in company contributions is expected to encourage more employers to engage in formal training programs.
The financing for cross-company training in the construction industry comes from contributions made by all companies, regardless of whether they train apprentices or not. The costs for operating the training centers have increased significantly in recent years. However, the exact figures for the increase in cost reimbursement and the reduction in company contributions are not specified in the available sources.
The South West Construction Association received approximately 11 million euros from Soka Bau for cross-company training and 3 million euros for apprentice accommodations in local hostels in the last financial year. The cross-company training is intended to ensure that apprentices receive uniform practical content that cannot be taught in all companies. The fees for further training courses offered at the training centers also contribute to their financing.
The financing of the ongoing operation of the training centers for the construction industry is secured for the next few years. The agreement is a testament to the commitment of the industry to invest in its future workforce and promote skills development in the sector.
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The agreement in the Baden-Württemberg construction industry, focusing on economic and social policy, is seen as a step towards financial stability and increased efficiency for training centers in the industry. The reduction in company contributions and the 13 percent increase in cost reimbursement for training centers may also stimulate more employers to participate in formal education-and-self-development programs, ultimately benefiting the industry's finance and business sector.
