Workplace Switzerland

Making manual work more attractive to teenagers

Tens of thousands of apprentices have started their training this summer. Whereas in other countries young people struggle to find apprenticeships, in Switzerland many positions remain vacant. (SF/RTS/swissinfo.ch)

This content was published on August 23, 2012 - 11:00

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Exporting the Swiss apprenticeship model

This content was published on Aug 23, 2012 Small groups of young people in suits and sneakers wind their way around the stands on the first floor of the House of Switzerland, the marketing platform for Switzerland during the Olympics. These adolescent Londoners have come to learn about the Swiss apprenticeship system. “I’m not doing much with my time these days. I want…

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