Vocational training moves Switzerland

Over 2100 apprentices from the mobility sector are preparing for their final exams at login Berufsbildung AG. login is therefore one of the largest training providers in Switzerland and a pillar of the dual education system. This is why the National Education Prize was awarded to an institution in the mobility sector for the first time this year. The Hans Huber Foundation and the FH SCHWEIZ Foundation present the award annually to companies or organizations that have made a special contribution to the dual VET system and serve as role models throughout Switzerland.

Dual path is permeable

In his laudatory speech, the President of the FH SWITZERLAND Foundation, Stefan Schulthess, referred to the variety of apprenticeships at login. In the "Customer & Office", "Technology & IT" and "Construction & Logistics" professions, young people can choose from 25 apprenticeships, taster positions or internships. In addition, the profession of train driver continues to be particularly attractive. However, this requires basic training and first the right career entry - such as an apprenticeship as a rail transport specialist. Christian Fiechter, President of the Hans Huber Foundation, added: "Especially in today's world, it is important that the young generation finds access to the world of work and sustainable mobility in various ways." Schulthess thanked the approximately 1,000 vocational trainers at login and its partner companies. It is not a matter of course that they invest so much time in training young people. Claude Merlach, CEO of login, was delighted with the award. He emphasized that the prize money will be used to set up a "login innovation fund": "With this fund, we want to enable our apprentices to develop and successfully implement creative projects in the areas of innovation, sustainability or environmental protection."

A sympathetic ear for learners

The panel discussed motivation, meaning and pressure during the apprenticeship. The panel included the two apprentices Dylan Egger, a third-year automation technician at login and Aileen Rauchenstein, a third-year animal keeper at Knies Kinderzoo, as well as Manuel Stadtmann, Head of the Competence Center for Mental Health at the University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland. Stadtmann reported on current research findings, according to which more and more young people are experiencing depression in the teaching environment. Aileen Rauchenstein has so far been spared this: "My daily contact with the animals helps me. They give back a lot of what you give." For his part, Dylan Egger emphasized that he appreciates contributing to a functioning public transport system with his work and having fun at the same time. Both agreed that a good team spirit is important in order to meet the challenges of day-to-day teaching. A certain level of stress during the apprenticeship is sensible and necessary to prepare young people for the professional world, added researcher Manuel Stadtmann. He also pleaded for companies to address the challenges faced by apprentices and to listen to them.

For more information: www.login.org