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Future heroes of construction technology: Information about self-employment in Alsfeld!
On June 30, 2025, construction technicians in Alsfeld found out about self-employment in the construction industry. The providers were VGZ Schwalm-Eder and HWK.
Future heroes of construction technology: Information about self-employment in Alsfeld!
On June 30th, the Schwalm-Eder Virtual Start-up Center (VGZ), the Kassel Chamber of Crafts (HWK) and the regional construction industry organized an informative meeting on starting a business in the construction industry for 23 aspiring state-certified construction technicians from the Alsfeld State Technical Academy. The participants learned about various support offers and the challenges that come with self-employment and showed great interest, as NH24 reports.
The speakers included Martin Broszat from HWK Kassel, Patrick Richardt from Richardt-Bau in Willingshausen and Tanja Damm from VGZ Schwalm-Eder. Patrick Richardt, who spoke about his own path to self-employment and highlighted the support of the VGZ and the HWK, received particular attention. This enabled him to give the students valuable insights into the practical implementation of their entrepreneurial dreams.
Comprehensive support for start-ups
The event was not only well attended, but also offered numerous opportunities for practical questions. From 2025, the VGZ Schwalm-Eder will offer an expanded range of advice aimed at start-ups. Support is offered with financing, developing business models and building networks. It is a platform that firmly believes in the motto “Every idea is worth discussing!” notes, as schwalmstadt.de reports.
The VGZ's weekly consultation days are free and registration is required. Cool news: In 2025, the VGZ will be expanded to the entire Schwalm-Eder district. This means that in addition to the municipalities of the Schwalm association, cities such as Edermünde and Melsungen will also come on board, increasing the number of participating municipalities to a total of 21.
Start-up seminars and financial assistance
In addition, business start-up seminars are available to comprehensively prepare aspiring entrepreneurs. The Chambers of Industry and Commerce (IHK) and the Chambers of Crafts (HWK) offer seminars that cover rights and obligations, the creation of a business plan and customer acquisition. Information about this can be found in the “my NOW” portal. Support from the Employment Agency is also available, including the possibility of applying for a start-up grant, provided the relevant requirements are met, as arbeitsagentur.de explains.
The employment agency offers comprehensive advice that makes it possible to take the step from unemployment to self-employment to take advantage of new professional opportunities. What is particularly important is the opportunity to protect yourself against renewed unemployment. To this end, self-employed people should consider making voluntary contributions to unemployment insurance.
Overall, the information event in Alsfeld clearly shows that the Schwalm-Eder region creates an ideal environment for future entrepreneurs who are ready to put their ideas into action. If you would like to find out more about the possibilities of starting a business, you can find out more directly on the VGZ Schwalm-Eder website: www.vgz-schwalm-eder.de.