Career choice

2 min

These professionals are in demand

Corona and the war in Ukraine are creating new challenges for companies. At the same time, there is a shortage of apprentices and skilled workers in various professional fields. Some offer good career opportunities.

Career choice

3 min

«Chemistry shows things we can't see»

Jessica Kurmann, 20, from Mosen LU, didn't want to go to university straight after her A-levels. Thanks to her apprenticeship as an EFZ laboratory technician specialising in chemistry, she can now spend a year working in the USA.

Career choice

3 min

«I want to become a well master»

Oliver Ambauen, 18, from Giswil OW, is in the 2nd year of his apprenticeship as an EBA plumbing technician. He then wants to complete the EFZ qualification.

Career choice

3 min

«I knew for a long time that I wanted to work with children»

Simone Knecht, 16, from Hütten ZH, is already doing an internship as a childcare specialist during her last semester at school. She has now signed her apprenticeship contract.

Career choice

4 min

It doesn't always have to be grammar school

A successful professional life depends on much more than traditional school knowledge. That's why we should finally break with the idea that the school-leaving certificate is the ideal route in the education system.

Apprenticeship was the best decision for Severin Schnyder instead of grammar school

Career choice

2 min

Apprenticeship instead of grammar school: «I've never regretted the decision»

Severin Schnyder, 17, from Berg TG, decided against grammar school and in favour of an apprenticeship despite his good grades.