Craftsmanship & Trade Pride

Articles on craftsmanship, trade skills and the journeyman tradition in Denmark. Here we share knowledge about the professional traditions behind the journeyman's exam, what makes a good journeyman gift, and how the right gift marks an important career milestone. Written for masters, colleagues and everyone celebrating a newly qualified tradesperson.

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Denmark's Skilled Trades from A to Z — What Do They Actually Do?

In short — the essentials: Denmark's skilled trades and vocations can be divided into 8 big categories — from construction to precision mechanics. Each trade has its own education, its own trade exam and its own professional pride. There are...

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