chamber of crafts
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chamber of crafts
An organization for the self-governance of skilled trades in a specific region. It represents the interests of craft businesses, maintains the register of skilled trades, and is responsible for regulating vocational training.
Jeder selbstständige Handwerker muss sich bei der zuständigen Handwerkskammer eintragen lassen.
Every self-employed tradesperson must register with the responsible chamber of crafts.
The word consists of 'das Handwerk' (the skilled trades/crafts) and 'die Kammer' (chamber). The linking -s connects the two parts. So it is literally a 'Kammer' (a kind of official organization) for the skilled trades.
Die Handwerkskammer organisiert die Prüfungen für Auszubildende.
The chamber of crafts organizes the exams for apprentices.
Common phrases include saying that someone 'bei der Handwerkskammer gemeldet ist' (is registered with the chamber of crafts), 'Mitglied der Handwerkskammer wird' (becomes a member of the chamber of crafts), or that the chamber 'für die Ausbildung zuständig ist' (is responsible for training).
Mein Betrieb ist bei der Handwerkskammer München gemeldet.
My business is registered with the Munich Chamber of Crafts.
Such 'Kammern' (chambers) are an important part of the German economic structure. They are public-law corporations in which membership is often mandatory for the respective professional or business groups.
Die Handwerkskammer vertritt die Interessen ihrer Mitglieder gegenüber der Politik.
The chamber of crafts represents the interests of its members to policymakers.
chamber of commerce
Both chambers represent businesses in a region. The Handelskammer is intended for companies in industry and commerce, while the Handwerkskammer specifically represents the interests of skilled-trades businesses. A skilled-trades business therefore belongs with the Handwerkskammer, while a commercial business belongs with the Handelskammer.
Der regionale Tischlereibetrieb lässt sich von der Handwerkskammer beraten.
The regional carpentry business seeks advice from the chamber of crafts.
Das regionale Handelsunternehmen lässt sich von der Handelskammer beraten.
The regional commercial company seeks advice from the chamber of commerce.
