At the heart of apprenticeships
The ‘At the heart of apprenticeships’ exhibition offers visitors the chance to experience what workplace training is like, from the time when a learner is hired by a host company to when he/she completes vocational education and training for the chosen occupation. By examining workplace training more closely, the exhibition sheds light on the strengths and weaknesses of dual-track VET, which is the most frequent form of vocational education and training in Switzerland. The exhibition will be presented at various job fairs in the French-speaking region of Switzerland and as well as at the SwissSkills competition, between 2020 and 2022.
Immerse yourself in the day-to-day experience of workplace training. This interactive exhibition is based on the results of several sociological studies conducted by the Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training SFUVET. It uses facts, figures and testimonials to describe the real-life situations of apprentices and on-the-job trainers and also highlights some of the main challenges of workplace training. By following the full progression of a VET programme, visitors gain insight into how the knowledge and know-how associated with a given occupation are passed on to the next generation of workers and how future professionals are ‘made’.
The exhibition will be shown at various trade fairs and was made possible thanks to support from the Swiss National Science Foundation (SNSF) and Loterie romande. It is intended primarily for pupils who wish to find out more about Swiss dual-track VET programmes so that they are better prepared to enter this new world. The exhibition is also intended for those who will be accompanying young people at the exhibition (teachers, parents) as well as for workplace trainers and professional organisations. As such, it serves as a source of information and reflection.
Various tools are available to prepare for the visit and/or guide visitors: a website offering in-depth information and documents, an educational file, and exhibition pamphlet. Finally, various activities will be proposed such as guided tours, symposiums, round table meetings and discussions.
Curator: | Nadia Lamamra |
Research team: | Nadia Lamamra |
Barbara Duc | |
Isabelle Dauner Gardiol | |
Coordinators: | |
Events & Exhibitions: | Patrick Auderset - Collège du travail |
Scenografy: | Stéphane Kläfiger - Kläfiger Muséographie |
Graphic design: | studio KO |
Mediation: | Isabelle Closuit Chouadra |
Media Relations: | Tania Buri |
Movies: | Katharine Dominicé - Gena John & the Kids |
German translation: | Martina Amstutz |