Vocational Education Guideline – Inter-company Vocational Training in Crafts
The Free State of Saxony supports vocational education and training with this guideline to ensure a sufficient supply of skilled labor. The program offers grants for inter-company training courses, cooperative vocational training, master craftsman qualifications, and the modernization of vocational training centers in crafts, as well as in agriculture, forestry, and home economics. The goal is to strengthen in-company training and promote individual professional development.
Who is Funded: Target Groups and Geographical Reach
This guideline supports actors in vocational education and training in the Free State of Saxony, including Chambers of Crafts, craft organizations, vocational training institutions, companies, and individuals. The overarching goal is to secure qualified skilled workers in Saxony and strengthen the vocational education landscape.
What is Funded: Contents, Costs, and Project Phases
The funding program supports a wide range of vocational education measures, from inter-company vocational training and cooperative vocational training to the master craftsman bonus and the modernization of vocational training centers. Eligible costs and project phases vary depending on the specific funding area.
Type and Scope of Funding: Financing and Durations
Funding is primarily provided in the form of grants, the amount of which depends on the respective funding area and specific assessment bases. Flat-rate amounts, percentage financing, and fixed amounts are granted.
Conditions and Requirements
Specific conditions must be observed for the application and implementation of the funding measures, ranging from general guidelines to detailed requirements for applicants and the measures to be funded. These also include regulations on state aid compliance.
Application Procedure: Step-by-Step to the Grant
The application procedure varies depending on the specific funding area. It generally involves submitting applications to the responsible Chamber of Crafts or directly to Sächsische Aufbaubank (SAB), followed by review and approval.
Legal Basis of the Funding Program
The funding program is legitimized by specific guidelines and legal provisions that regulate its implementation and the administration of grants. These foundations ensure the proper implementation and adherence to the funding purposes.
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Funding Overview
Funding Status:
Open
Maximum Amount:
Variable, depending on the funding object; up to 4,500 EUR for individual professional development, 2,000 EUR for the master craftsman bonus, proportional for courses and investments.
Deadline:
01.12.2025
Open Until:
Ongoing
Award Channel:
Demand Driven Scheme
Region:
Saxony (Germany)
Sectors:
Agriculture and Agribusiness, Education and Vocational Training, Research and Development, Other
Beneficiaries:
Vocational training and professional development, Crafts, Agriculture, Forestry, Home economics
Application Type:
Optional Consortium
Funding Stages:
Capacity Building, Implementation, Planning, Infrastructure, Experimental Development, Basic Research
Funding Provider
Program Level:
Regional
Funding Body:
Saxon State Ministry for Economy, Labor and Transport (SMWA), Saxon State Ministry for Energy, Climate Protection, Environment and Agriculture, Saxon State Ministry of the Interior
Managed By:
Sächsische Aufbaubank – Förderbank – (SAB)
Additional Partners:
Heinz-Piest-Institute for Craft Technology (HPI), Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training (BIBB), Federal Office for Economic Affairs and Export Control (BAFA), State Office for Environment, Agriculture and Geology, State Directorate Saxony