Berlin Chamber of Crafts Leaves Training Alliance - Berlin’s Crafts Chamber Quits Apprenticeship Alliance Over Levy Dispute
Berlin’s Chamber of Crafts has pulled out of the Apprenticeship Alliance in protest over plans for an apprenticeship levy. The organization, which provides around a quarter of the city’s apprenticeships, claims its views were ignored during the law’s development. The dispute centers on a proposed fee for employers who fail to meet training targets. The Chamber of Crafts criticized the exclusion from key discussions, including the most recent Labour Committee hearing in the state parliament. Officials described the snub as unacceptable, given their role in vocational learning. The alliance’s goal is to secure 2,000 more training contracts this year than in 2023. The withdrawal of the Chamber of Crafts leaves the alliance’s future uncertain. The apprenticeship levy remains a contentious issue, with businesses warning of financial strain. The law’s fate now hinges on whether the 2,000-contract target is met by the end of the year.
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