EU funding for vocational schools in Saxony

Multiple vocational schools in Saxony are benefiting from EU aid for regions affected by the coal phase-out. New funding has been approved for facilities in Chemnitz and Wurzen, according to the Ministry of Culture. This involves around 627,000 euros for equipping specialist cabinets and investments in school buildings.

This is a sign of the future viability of vocational schools, said Minister of Education Conrad Clemens (CDU). "Modern equipment is the basis for practical and high-quality training."

These regions will benefit from the EU fund

According to the information provided, funding had already been approved for vocational schools in Leipzig, Wurzen, Bautzen and Niesky. The money comes from the EU's Just Transition Fund plus co-financing from the Free State of Bavaria. The fund supports regions that are facing major challenges as a result of the transition to greater climate neutrality. The funding area in Saxony includes the districts of Bautzen and Görlitz, the districts of Leipziger Land and North Saxony and the cities of Leipzig and Chemnitz.