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Switzerland. General or Vocational Education? The Role of Vocational Interests in Educational Decisions at the End of Compulsory School in Switzerland

Many educational systems are characterized by segregation between a general and vocational educational track. When adolescents must decide on their postcompulsory education at the end of lower secondary school, the different programs are typically embedded in one of these two main tracks. This paper examines the impact of vocational interests on the choice of Baccalaureate School (BAC, general track), Vocational Education and Training (VET, vocational track) or the Federal Vocational Baccalaureate (FVB), a hybrid qualification that links elements of both tracks.
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s12186-020-09256-y

Upper secondary education for youth at risk: A comparative analysis of education and training programmes in Austria, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland

The four countries surveyed differ widely in terms of educational traditions and the position of VET at upper secondary level. Regarding the integration of disadvantaged youth into education and work, the differences concerning access to upper secondary education, the importance of VET at upper secondary level and the recognition of training programmes for youth at risk may be of particular relevance. Further research is needed to empirically investigate the effectiveness of the identified education and training models as a means of integrating youth at risk into upper secondary education.
https://journals.sub.uni-hamburg.de/hup2/ijrvet/article/view/380

Switzerland. Wages and Employment: The Role of Occupational Skills

In this paper, we aim to tackle the following three questions: How do different skills acquired in vocational education and training (VET) affect employment and wages? Which skills do firms demand most? What is the value of the skills acquired in VET for workers and firms?
http://ftp.iza.org/dp11586.pdf

Switzerland. Job opportunities and school-to-work transitions in occupational labour markets. Are occupational change and unskilled employment after vocational education interrelated?

For an integration of initial vocational education and training (IVET) graduates into occupationally and educationally matching positions it is crucial that the IVET programmes offered match labour demand on an occupational basis.
https://ervet-journal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40461-016-0044-x

Europe. National qualifications framework developments in European countries

The 39 countries monitored (28 EU Member States, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, the former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Kosovo, Montenegro, Norway, Serbia, Switzerland and Turkey) are developing and implementing 43 national qualifications frameworks.
http://www.cedefop.europa.eu/en/publications-and-resources/publications/5565?src=email&freq=weekly

Switzerland. Vocational and Professional Education and Training in Switzerland – Facts and Figures 2016

The Swiss VPET system enables young people to enter the labour market and ensures that there are enough skilled workers and managers in the future. It has a high labour market relevance and is an integral part of the education system. The VPET system is divided into two sectors: upper-secondary level vocational education and training (VET) and tertiary-level professional education.
https://www.eda.admin.ch/dam/countries/countries-content/canada/en/Vocational-and-professional-education-and-training-switzerland_E.pdf

Switzerland. Vocational and Professional Education and Training in Switzerland

A skilled workforce is essential for Switzerland’s appeal as a location for business. It is a key requirement if Switzerland is to rank among the world’s leading economies. Vocational and professional education and training (VET/PET) is an integral part of this successful model. What is the basis for this success?
https://www.sbfi.admin.ch/sbfi/en/home/news/vocational-and-professional-education-and-training-in-switzerlan.html

Switzerland. What key competencies are needed in the digital age?

The impact of automation and digitalisation on the world of work is likely to increase further in the years to come. The study discusses the associated effects on the Swiss labour force and highlights what competencies will be particularly sought after in the future. The study also looks into how the education system and companies should respond to these changes.
https://www2.deloitte.com/ch/en/pages/innovation/articles/competencies-in-the-digital-age.html

Switzerland. Vocational education and training system in Switzerland

The Swiss VPET system enables young people to enter the labour market and ensures that there are enough qualified workers and managers in the future. The VET and PET sectors are closely correlated with the labour market and are an integral part of the education system. The VPET system is divided into two sectors: upper-secondary level vocational education and training (VET) and tertiary-level professional education and training (PET).
http://www.sbfi.admin.ch/berufsbildung/01606/index.html?lang=en
En français. Système dual de la formation professionnelle en Suisse
http://www.sbfi.admin.ch/berufsbildung/01606/index.html?lang=fr

Overview of apprenticeship systems and issues – ILO contribution to the G20 Task Force on Employment

This paper reviews current apprenticeship programmes and practices in a limited number of countries. The evidence and lessons drawn from their experience provide both motivation and practical recommendations for making apprenticeship a more attractive and a more efficient pathway to productive and decent jobs for more young people.
http://www.ilo.org/wcmsp5/groups/public/—ed_emp/—ifp_skills/documents/genericdocument/wcms_190188.pdf

Switzerland. Vocational education the Swiss way

Employers know that that it is their responsibility to deliver occupational and vocational training to a high standard, they know that they are training a member of their own team and so are willing to invest in them and in the next generation of their trade.
http://feweek.co.uk/2012/06/29/vocational-education-the-swiss-way/#

OECD Policy Reviews of Vocational Education and Training (VET) – Country Studies

In OECD countries, many young people enter vocational programmes at upper secondary level. Sometimes these programmes are linked to workplace training, and sometimes they are formal apprenticeships, alternating on-the-job learning with school-based training.
http://www.oecd.org/document/26/0,3746,en_2649_39263238_43736986_1_1_1_1,00.html

Switzerland. Hiring Costs of Skilled Workers and the Supply of Firm-Provided Training

This paper analyzes how the costs of hiring skilled workers from the external labor market affect a firm’s supply of training. Using administrative survey data with detailed information on hiring and training costs for Swiss firms, we find evidence for substantial and increasing marginal hiring costs. However, firms can invest in internal training of unskilled workers and thereby avoid costs for external hiring. Controlling for a firm’s training investment, we find that a one standard deviation increase in average external hiring costs increases the number of internal training positions by 0.7 standard deviations.
http://ftp.iza.org/dp6344.pdf

Literacy for Life: Further Results from the Adult Literacy and Life Skills Survey

New insights into the factors that influence the formation of adult skills in various settings – at home and at work – for the eleven countries participating in the first and last round of data collection. The study offers comparative evidence on the impact of various factors on the supply of skill. It also offers a special focus on numeracy skills and problem solving skills. It explores the relationships between numeracy and key socio-demographic factors as well as labour market outcomes and earnings.
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/pub/89-604-x/89-604-x2011001-eng.pdf

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