Herford event pushes for inclusive apprenticeships in regional businesses
Herford District (March 26, 2026). What benefits do inclusive apprenticeships offer businesses? How can training programs be made more inclusive? And what examples exist in the region?
These are the questions the Herford District Working Group on Employment & Labor will address in an engaging information and networking event. All interested representatives from regional companies and businesses are warmly invited to attend on April 20 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM at the cafeteria of the Herford Vocational College Center (Hermannstraße 5–9).
The Inclusion Office of the Herford District Administration, together with various cooperation partners and expert agencies, has put together a diverse program:
Following a keynote speech by Magdalena Weinsziehr of the German Federation of Inclusive Enterprises (Bundesverband der Inklusionsunternehmen), local businesses will share best-practice examples. A young man with learning difficulties successfully completed his training as a metal fabrication specialist at G.-L. Metallbau in Kirchlengern. Similarly, a young woman completed her apprenticeship as an equestrian manager at Gut Steinbeck in Bad Salzuflen, while another trainee is pursuing her qualification as a professional kitchen assistant at the Lippischer Kombi Service (LKS).
In a subsequent World Café session, all participants will have the opportunity to exchange experiences, build networks, and generate valuable insights for their own companies. On-site experts will be available for consultation, including representatives from the Chamber of Industry and Commerce, the Ostwestfalen-Lippe Chamber of Skilled Crafts, the Regional Association of Westphalia-Lippe, the Federal Employment Agency, the Single Points of Contact for Employers (EAA), the Integration Specialist Service, and the Herford District and City Administrations.
District Administrator Mirco Schmidt will open the event: "We aim to provide regional businesses with practical guidance on training, hiring, and employing people with disabilities. The benefits of inclusive apprenticeships are as diverse as the opportunities to create them—and our expert speakers will explain how. I warmly invite everyone interested to join us."
The reasons for designing inclusive apprenticeships extend far beyond social responsibility: A broader range of perspectives and skills boosts innovation. An inclusive work environment also fosters appreciation and equal opportunity, enhancing workplace morale. Moreover, inclusive structures deliver economic advantages—businesses can tap into new talent pools and position themselves as attractive, socially responsible employers.
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