Career choice3 minCar saleswoman: «I help make dreams come true»Desirée Schweizer, 32, worked as an automotive diagnostician in various garages. Then she had to change careers.
Career choice2 min«I didn't want to spend my life in the kitchen»Lukas Heller, 26, completed an apprenticeship as a chef. He now runs his own restaurant and will one day take over his parents’ business.
Career choice2 minApprenticeship as a polygraph: «Creativity does me good»Kilian Büchi, 31, discovered his passion for creative work by a roundabout route. After completing an apprenticeship as a polygraph, he is now studying visual design.
Career choice2 min«I love everything about my job»Larissa, 23, swapped teacher training college for an apprenticeship as a horse care specialist. How she found the courage to change direction, and what plans she has for the future.
Livia Arnold (17), Altdorf Parish Council, 2nd yearCareer choice2 min«This apprenticeship has equipped me for life»For Livia Arnold, 17, from Seedorf in the canton of Uri, an apprenticeship as a commercial clerk (EFZ) was out of the question for a long time. Until she got to know the profession for herself.
Career choice2 min«Having to choose a career so early on was a shock!»Zuhra, 18, is in her second year as a laboratory assistant specialising in chemistry (EFZ) at Roche – despite a rocky start to her job interview
Luis Fuchs; aged 18; 2nd year; Rossfeld Training and Residential Homes Foundation; resident: Dania BenisattoCareer choice1 min«I experience moments that you don't often see in everyday life»As a trainee healthcare assistant, Luis Fuchs works in a residential care home for people with physical disabilities.
Career choice2 min«I like both: working in the workshop and dealing with customers»Louisa, 17, is doing her apprenticeship as an optician (EFZ) and loves the variety: sometimes working with her hands in the workshop, sometimes advising customers in the shop.
Career choice2 min«Team spirit is key»Yonatan, 20, has overcome a number of obstacles in his career. Despite failing his final examination as an EBA heating engineer, he is continuing on his chosen path.
Career choice3 min«I want to stay in direct contact with the children.»Apprenticeship as a childcare worker: Kevin Werder still works at the company where he did his apprenticeship. But he hasn't stood still – quite the opposite, in fact.
Career choice2 min«I thought that was it for haircuts.»Alexandra Zollet was training to be a hairdresser in 2017. She is now cutting hair again, but her approach is completely different.
Career choice1 min«The feeling of flying is indescribable.»Even as a child, Valeria Huber dreamed of flying. Now she is about to realise her dream – as a professional helicopter pilot.
Career choice1 min«They are the dearest people I know.»Supporting people with disabilities brings Finn joy. He already knows what career path he wants to pursue.
Career choice2 min«I want to be able to apply knowledge directly.»Jeanne's career path has not been straightforward. This makes her all the more convinced that she made the right choice in becoming a specialist in exercise and health promotion.
Career choice1 min«I have always found it exciting to meet people from all over the world.»Languages have always fascinated Andrin. The fact that he can already use them in his first year of training as a hotel communications specialist is a definite plus.
Career choice2 min«My apprenticeship has equipped me for the future.»Nena is in her fourth year of training as an interactive media designer EFZ. She still stands behind her choice of apprenticeship one hundred per cent.
Career choice1 min«I like the craft and want to stick with it.»Mike is in his fourth year of training as a polymechanic EFZ. He compensates for his linguistic deficits as a dyslexic with specialist knowledge.
Career choice2 min«I like the mechanical aspects best.»Gabriela is in her second year of training as a cable car mechatronics engineer EFZ. She knew early on that she preferred working outdoors to indoors.
Career choice2 min«The pet shop business is perfect for me.»Jamie is in his first year of training as a retail specialist in the pet trade EFZ. His pets led him to his current training programme.
Career choice1 min«It's not just academic performance that counts.»At the beginning of secondary school, things weren't going well for Lennie-Joe. Then he found an apprenticeship in record time.
Career choice1 min«It is a privilege to support women during childbirth»21-year-old Julia Noth is in her 4th semester of midwifery studies. After completing her A-levels, she realised that midwifery was her dream job.
Career choice1 min«I think it's cool to work outside and inside»Silas Peter is in his 3rd year of training as a tinsmith. Metals, sheet metal, lead - working with different materials is his great passion.
Career choice4 minCareer choice: What are they doing today?Ten years have passed since the start of their careers. Three of those portrayed tell us how they have fared in their profession.
Career choice1 minCareer choice: «I was totally blocked at the age of 13»Lea Schefer, 15, didn't know what she wanted to be for a long time. Then she took a strategic approach to her career choice - and found her dream apprenticeship.
