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«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 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 choice5 min«Apprenticeships with vocational baccalaureate and university studies are the ideal solution for us.»As head of vocational training, Ralf Martin tries to attract young people to the technical world of work – no easy task.
Career choice6 minAnd suddenly Nora goes her own wayMy daughter Nora is in Year 8 and has to decide on a career path. Will my career choice knowledge be useful in practice?
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 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 choice5 minHow do I get to know professions?During a taster apprenticeship, apprenticeship seekers experience a profession up close and feel the atmosphere in the company - in short, a reality check.
Career choice7 minHow do I introduce myself?Whether an application for an apprenticeship is successful depends on many factors. Four training managers reveal what they look out for.
Career choice2 minThe academic path: university professionsThese professions require a degree from a university, ETH or a university of applied sciences.
Career choice3 minCareer choice: These aptitude tests are availableWhich professions suit me? Will my skills come into play in my chosen profession? The following tests provide answers.
ADHD6 minVocational training is also possible with an impairmentWith the right support, young people with ADHD or other cognitive challenges can also find their way into working life.
Career choice7 min«Young people want to feel good at work»What does Generation Z expect from their training company? Market researcher Yannick Blättler knows their needs as well as those of companies.
Career choice2 min10 tips for a convincing applicationWhy you should send an application to yourself first - and the best way to keep track of your documents.
Career choice1 min«I want to make customers happy with my ideas»Dominic Koch (16) is in his 2nd year of training as a florist. In his profession, he can live out his creativity. He would like to open a shop later on.
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 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 choice3 minWhere do I fit in?A young person's potential does not always match the requirements of the desired training programme. This helps
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.