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This publication documents the Swiss Vocational and Education Training (VET) programs and how it is applied in the US.
Date
2017
Countries involved
Switzerland
Partners & funders
Accenture
Partner
ETH Zurich - KOF Swiss Economic Institute
Partner
Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce
Partner
What's in the publication
What urgent actions are needed to tackle youth unemployment? Giving voice to various stakeholders involved in apprenticeships in the US, including domestic companies, CEOs, governors, and C-level executives who started their careers as apprentices, this report positions Switzerland as a strategic investor not only in US operations, but also workforce and development. The aim of this report is to provide US companies with a playbook on launching apprenticeship programs, highlight the business case for both companies and policymakers, and motivate young people to consider an apprenticeship.
What you'll get
- A playbook for launching Swiss VET modelled apprenticeship programs in the US.
- The business case for apprenticeships.
- Examples from CEOs and executives who began their careers as apprentices.
- Strategies for motivating young people to consider apprenticeships as a career path.
Key highlights
- In Switzerland, apprenticeships are a widely available option for young people with almost 70% enrolled in an apprenticeship program.
- The Swiss and US governments have been formally collaborating on apprenticeships since 2015, with the latest agreement signed for 2024-27.
- As the sixth-largest foreign direct investor, Swiss companies have invested more than $301 billion in US operations and providing more than 460,000 direct jobs.
