The Skopje Chamber of Crafts is an independent, non-profit professional business association of craftsmen, which advocates for the creation of favorable conditions and climate for the development and promotion of craftsmanship, improving the quality of products and services by improving human resources, conducting trainings, presentations, professional development of craftsmen and improving vocational education. Its members are craftsmen who carry out trades in the area of the city of Skopje. Membership is required. The Skopje Chamber of Crafts has public authority to maintain the register of trades and performs registrations, changes and termination of trades. The Center for Adult Education operates within the chamber, which provides adult training through on-the-job training, according to programs approved by the ministry responsible for education. The Skopje Chamber of Crafts represents the interests of craftsmen before the competent institutions, makes proposals for improving legislation, lobbies for favorable conditions and climate for the development of crafts, and works to improve the quality and image of vocational education and training.