Carpenter revolution: Twelve graduates start their careers in East Frisia!
On August 14, 2025, twelve journeymen carpenters were ceremoniously acquitted by the Chamber of Crafts in Aurich - an important step for their professional future.

Carpenter revolution: Twelve graduates start their careers in East Frisia!
An important step for twelve newly qualified carpenters was recently celebrated in Aurich. The Chamber of Crafts for East Frisia officially released the graduates after successful training at the vocational training center. This celebration was a highlight for the young professionals who are now ready to get started in the professional world. This reports GA Online.
The festive event was accompanied by representatives of the examination board, who presented the journeymen with their certificates. Examination committee chairwoman Sonja Hinz praised the craftsmanship and specialist knowledge of the graduates and noted how important the support of family and friends was during the training period. She encouraged the new professionals to remain curious and continually educate themselves in order to be successful in their craft.
The new journeymen in detail
The proud graduates are:
- Jessica Benning aus Norden (Holz- und Treppendesign, Westerholt)
- Simon Binoit aus Südbrookmerland (Tischlerei Otto Müller, Aurich)
- Iwan Bokk aus Friedeburg (Rüdiger Jochens, Friedeburg)
- Helle Deecken aus Aurich
- Finn Leander Fröhlich aus Aurich
- Patrick Ubben aus Aurich (alle Tischlerei Suntken, Aurich)
- Gulnara Kuzbayeva aus Leer
- Andreas Mülder aus Leer
- Dennis Rathke aus Weener (alle Berufsfortbildungswerk Gemeinnützige Bildungseinrichtung des DGB, Leer)
- Philipp-Benjamin Ruzek aus Hesel (Rewert Hinrichs, Aurich)
- Leon Schmidt aus Moormerland (Pannhusen und Rademacher, Moormerland)
- Finn Tjardes aus Aurich (Sinnex Produktion Deutschland, Schweindorf)
Challenges in the real estate market
The newly qualified carpenters come at a time when the real estate market in East Frisia is not exactly afraid of challenges. Anni Wiegand, a real estate expert, offers a workshop entitled “Well prepared at the best price,” which provides practical tips for those interested in selling a house. This initiative is particularly important as market conditions have become complex. Although the interest rates for home financing are stabilizing, buyers and sellers are still faced with numerous uncertainties, such as rising additional costs and unclear heating issues. Loud Reader response The demand for competent advice has increased significantly in recent months.
Professional context
There are numerous opportunities for the new carpenters on the job market, which includes many skilled trades in East Frisia. Whether as a carpenter or in other technical professions - the craft is in demand, and how training.de reports, there are a variety of training programs that cover all educational paths, from secondary school leaving certificate to high school diploma. Becoming a carpenter is not only a solid path to self-employment, but also a good start to a varied professional career.
Overall, the graduates can be proud of their achievements and can take the first steps into their professional future with solid basic knowledge and technical skills. We wish them much success and joy on their journey!