Career choice1 min«As my job is new, I couldn't get a taste of it anywhere»Mylène Fleury, 16, is learning a profession that doesn't yet exist: She will become a digital business developer EFZ.
Career choice2 min«I advise against cancelling the apprenticeship»Expert Peter Heiniger knows the demands of Generation Z and knows when it makes sense to grit your teeth during your apprenticeship.
Career choice6 minWhich way is mine?After the ninth school year, young people have many options open to them. They can transfer to a secondary school or immerse themselves in the world of work through an apprenticeship.
Career choice1 min«I owe my current job to my teacher»Melina Bossart is training to become an EFZ bookseller. How it came about and what she particularly loves about her job.
Education3 min«It's not always easy for me to let go in everyday life»Letting go has a lot to do with trust, says Yolanda Andreoli. Agreements and compromises give the family security.
Career choice3 minInterim solution: How do I gain time?If you are unable to start an apprenticeship after leaving school, there are many valuable and experience-rich interim solutions.
Career choice2 minWhere do I feel comfortable?The atmosphere in the training organisation and respectful interaction are crucial for a successful apprenticeship.
Career choice1 min«I want to give my dream a chance»Simey Ahenk is pursuing his dream of making art. Find out how he combines his career aspirations with a secure apprenticeship.
Young female interviewee taking job interview with recruiter at desk. HR female manager talking with candidate during job interview in office. Woman sitting in board room and taking business interview of a female interviewee.School2 min«Small talk creates a pleasant atmosphere»Tips from career advisor Erika Deiss: How to ace a job interview – even for shy apprenticeship seekers.
Career choice4 minKV reform: «We want to focus on the strengths of apprentices»Last year, the biggest reform of commercial apprenticeships came into force. Kathrin Ziltener explains what apprentices can expect from the basic training programme.
Career choice4 minWith the first salary comes responsibilityWhen they start their apprenticeship, most young people earn money for the first time. By now at the latest, they have to learn how to deal with it.
Education6 min«Overprotected children are blocked in their autonomy»Psychotherapist Joëlle Gut on parents who find it difficult to let go and give their children more responsibility.
Career choice3 minWhere do I fit in?A young person's potential does not always match the requirements of the desired training programme. This helps
Columns6 minIs social media radicalising our youth?Black-and-white thinking on social media harms children and young people. It fuels conflicts and increases fears about the future.
Career choice1 min«A wheel of cheese weighs 40 kilograms»Manuel Wüthrich, a first-year dairy technologist, enjoys the hard work in the cheese cellar as much as the careful preparation of a Gruyère cheese.
ADHD1 min«With Ritalin, I was suddenly very good at school»Lea Koechlin completes a commercial apprenticeship at a bank after finishing school. ADHD doesn't stop her from getting ahead. Her goal: the University of St. Gallen.
Columns3 minThe search for stress-free punctualityOur columnist wonders how punctuality and dawdling children can be combined without getting loud.
Career choice1 minApprenticeships and career portraits in exciting sectorsIn this online overview, industry associations and companies from a wide range of sectors present their apprenticeship and training programmes.
Blog6 min«Modern nomads»: Everyday family life in a motorhomeAuthor Debora Silfverberg has been travelling through Europe with her husband and two teenage daughters for four years. How does that work?
Columns1 minWhen gaming becomes a problemIf a child only plays games and neglects social contacts and school, parents should take action. How to recognise whether your child is developing a gaming addiction and where you can get support.
Career choice3 minCareer choice: What makes me tick?The better you know yourself, the easier it is to find a suitable job. However, it is not always easy for young people to assess themselves realistically.
Columns3 min«How should I react if my girlfriend cuts herself?»14-year-old Chiara has discovered scratch marks on her friend's arm. She now asks our expert Sarah Zanoni for help.
Family2 min«Making a contribution to the climate with food»Franziska Stöckli, teacher and co-author of "Klimatopf", explains how the cookery textbook came about and what it has to offer.
Education11 minWhen does smoking weed become a problem?The use of cannabis is widespread among young people in Switzerland and may be legalised. How dangerous is that?
