Automotive industry presents the leaders of tomorrow

During four semesters of extra-occupational training, they acquired the necessary skills to be able to run a modern garage business with all the associated services: the graduates of the Higher Technical Examination 2020 for Certified Business Managers in the Automotive Industry. Due to the Corona pandemic, they had to wait almost a year to receive the coveted diploma in person - and now the special moment in their professional careers had come on Bern's Gurten mountain.

"You have completed a training course that can withstand the constantly changing big weather in our trade and with which the demands of today as well as in the near future can be met," said Peter Baschnagel, president of the Higher Professional Examination Commission at the AGVS, to the 13 graduates present. He advised them to use their new knowledge and not to let it slow down their ideas. "Be open to new things and excited about what you can do even better tomorrow!"

Garagists also in demand in the future

AGVS Central President Urs Wernli was also present on Bern's Hausberg. "We are very grateful that dedicated professionals continue their education and positively shape the image of the automotive industry through their competent and exemplary conduct." He emphasized that the automotive industry is one of the most fascinating business worlds. "Functioning mobility is a prerequisite for economic success - and, as a consequence, the auto industry is indispensable." No matter which technologies would prevail in the long term, the garage owner would remain in business around the car. However, their role will change: Garages will become mobility consultants.

As in previous years, during the diploma ceremony the AGVS was able to receive a check for 20,000 Swiss francs from the purchasing organization of the Swiss car and motor vehicle trade, ESA, in order to continue to support the training of qualified specialists in the future. "You have invested a lot of free time in this very demanding training," said Matthias Krummen, Head of Management Services and Communications at ESA. Whether it's self-driving cars or electromobility - no matter where the journey takes you, he said, "stay with it with your heart and soul and enjoy the privilege of working in an industry that's all about emotions."

Automotive industry relies on skilled workers

Olivier Maeder, Head of Vocational Training at the AGVS and member of the Executive Board, expressed his thanks for the generous support and congratulated the business administrators on their diploma. He took this opportunity to mention the approximately 3000 young people who start an apprenticeship in the automotive industry each year. "It is particularly gratifying that more than 900 young people are newly enrolled in basic training to become automotive mechatronics technicians." This is ten percent more than the average of the past five years. "Achieving this will take a lot of commitment on our part - but also on your part." He added that seasoned professionals serve as role models and motivate young people to start an apprenticeship in the automotive industry. Or to put it in the words of AGVS Central President Urs Wernli: "The automotive and commercial vehicle industry is dependent on committed and excellently trained employees."

Source: AGVS