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Figures on unfilled apprenticeship places show the difficulty of matching supply and demand in the labour market. © Industryviews | Dreamstime.comThis year there were 12,000 unfilled apprenticeship positions in Switzerland. Switzerland’s apprenticeship model, which helps match workers’ skills with employer demand, is one driver of Switzerland’s low unemployment (4.9%) – 2018 ILO basis. Switzerland has highest underemployment in Europe (Le News) However, it seems to be...
Read More »For the first time many Swiss commercial apprenticeship positions to be left vacant
20 Minutes. Normally commercial apprenticeship positions in Switzerland are snapped up nearly one year in advance. However this year many will be left vacant according to Zurich newspaper NZZ am Sonntag. © Artofphoto | Dreamstime.com Commercial apprenticeships cover tasks such as accounting, administration and secretarial activities. Training takes around three years and results in a federal certificate. Graduates work for banks, insurers, biotech companies, government agencies and other...
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