Revival craftsmanship

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In recent years there has been a growing awareness and appreciation among consumers, creatives and entrepreneurs for refined craftsmanship and workmanship. Art and craft stands for authenticity, quality and durability. But unfortunately technical professions are not very appealing to young people and jobseekers. The inflow of young people into technical or vocational schools is inadequate and through the years valuable expertise was lost. This threatens the traditional craftsmanship, at the very moment that consumers have a renewed interest in it. ‘REVIVAK’ responds and focuses on the preservation and promotion of employment in skill occupations, especially in the construction and restoration industry. As this sector is relatively unknown for job seekers, Interreg Flanders-Netherlands wants to revitalize through 'REVIVAK’ the focus on craft and technique. Through internships, excursions, bootcamps and online courses quality personnel is provided in Flanders and the Netherlands, which can be successfully used, for example in the heritage sector.

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