Demokratie erleben: Zu Besuch im Hessischen Landtag

Gießen | Politik verstehen, Geschichte entdecken und gesellschaftliche Teilhabe stärken – am 28. August 2026 besuchten „Alles aus einer Hand“ Teilnehmenden den Hessischen Landtag in Wiesbaden.Wie funktioniert Demokratie? Welche Aufgaben hat ein Landtag? Und wo werden politische Entscheidungen getroffen? Auf diese und viele weitere Fragen erhielten die Teilnehmenden bei ihrem Besuch im Hessischen Landtag spannende Antworten – und konnten Politik e...(...)

Repair instead of discard: The Repair Café Wetzlar invites you to Sustainability Day.

Wetzlar | Broken, but still far too good to throw away? Then a visit to the Repair Café Wetzlar is worthwhile. Here, broken everyday objects get a second chance – together with dedicated volunteer repair helpers, it's examined whether and how an item can still be saved. In September, there are two opportunities to repair items in Wetzlar: On the occasion of Sustainability Day on Wednesday, the 23rd...(...)

How a raised garden bed became a classroom

Wetzlar | For months, they stood at the main entrance of our location at Theodor-von-Schacht-Straße 6: raised garden beds that former participants had built themselves and once proudly planted – now empty, neglected, barely noticed. For us, as instructors of the Soul, Charlie, and BVB programs, this was not an indifferent observation. These planters represented lived initiative and practical commitment. They simply...(...)

World Literacy Day 2026: Basic education meets the world of work

Reading, writing, and arithmetic help people manage their daily lives independently. These skills are also needed every day in the workplace. Digital skills are also essential. They are more important than ever when looking for work and in one's career. On September 8, 2026, World Literacy Day, these topics will take center stage. The Basic Education @ Darmstadt project and the Darmstadt Job Center invite you to a joint day of action...(...)

Where does our food come from?

PUSCH Class Visits Farm in Hanau | Where do the foods that end up on our plates every day actually come from? The PUSCH class from the Heinrich-Böll-School in Bruchköbel explored this question during a field trip to the Vulpius family farm. The Vulpius farmers, who also sell their fresh produce at the Hanau weekly market, gave the students fascinating insights into their work...(...)

"Day of Opportunities" in Neustadt strengthens networking and citizen participation

Neustadt | August 15, 2026 On Saturday, August 15, 2026, the "Day of Opportunities" of the Health Network took place at the Neustadt Cultural and Civic Center. From 12:00 to 4:00 p.m., numerous institutions, associations, and groups presented their diverse offerings and invited the citizens of Neustadt to engage in discussions. Participating institutions included, among others, the public health department, the police, and...(...)

Talent Workshop Biedenkopf – Creating Opportunities for Young People

Biedenkopf | The Talent Workshop supports young people in successfully navigating their path to education or employment. The focus is on individualized support to discover personal strengths, develop career prospects, and provide sustainable guidance for entry into the job market. The program aims to guide participants into jobs subject to social security contributions, company-based training, or...(...)

Ten years of “Economy Integrated”: Every future begins with an opportunity

Wetzlar | Ten years of career guidance, language support, practical experience in companies, and intensive support on the path to vocational training: On August 14, 2026, the Dillenburg and Wetzlar locations of the Hessian Business Education Association (BWHW) jointly celebrated the tenth anniversary of the state project "Economy Integrates." Under the motto "Thank you for 10 years," participants, training companies, staff, project partners, and others gathered...(...)

10 years of integrated business: Creating opportunities together and shaping the future

Marburg | For ten years, the WIRTSCHAFT integriert (Economy Integrates) project has been supporting young people on their path to vocational training and employment. This anniversary was celebrated on August 21, 2026, at the Bildungswerk der Hessischen Wirtschaft e. V. [BWHW] (Education Center of the Hessian Economy) in Marburg, together with trainees, training companies, cooperation partners, and mentors. Under the motto "10 Years of WIRTSCHAFT integriert," the participants looked back on...(...)

Successful completion of the PUSCH class at the Martin-Niemöller-School in Riedstadt

Groß-Gerau | A significant milestone has been reached for the PUSCH class at the Martin-Niemöller-School in Riedstadt: The 9th-grade students have successfully completed their secondary education. After the formal presentation of their certificates, this special day was celebrated with their class teacher and PUSCH coach at a restaurant. The class consisted of 14 students with varying levels of experience...(...)