Eisenach Event Tackles Skilled Labor Shortages in the Trades
A new event aims to help companies in the trades recruit and keep skilled workers. On May 7, 2026, the Wartburgkreis Economic Development Agency will host 'Skilled Craftsmanship on Site: Pathways to Securing Skilled Labor' in Eisenach. The gathering is designed for employers, managers, HR staff, and anyone involved in the skilled trades. The event will take place at Orthopaedic Technology Schindewolf + Schneider GmbH. Registration opens at 1:30 PM, with a welcome address at 2:00 PM. Group activities follow at 2:20 PM, and the programme wraps up with closing remarks and networking from 4:15 PM before ending at 5:00 PM.
Participants can explore themed stations staffed by experts from the Wartburgkreis District Office, Karriereheimat Südwestthüringen, the Thuringia Further Education Agency, and the Thuringian Agency for Skilled Labor Recruitment. These stations will showcase practical support options for hiring and retaining talent. A company tour will also give attendees direct insight into modern training methods and working conditions. The event serves as a platform for networking while highlighting available funding and assistance programmes. More details and future events can be found at [www.wartburgkreis.de/en/economy-future/economy/events](www.wartburgkreis.de/en/economy-future/economy/events).
The event offers hands-on solutions for businesses struggling with labour shortages. Companies will leave with clear strategies for recruitment and retention. Organisers hope the initiative will strengthen the local skilled trades sector.
