Issue of “skilled” on international VET

Vocational education and training (VET) has many international components. SFUVET carries out activities well beyond Swiss borders. The 2023 spring issue of SFUVET’s magazine “skilled” provides an insight into these activities and highlights how the international scene has an impact on VET – including right on our own doorstep.

International projects, competitions and benchmarks: International dialogue plays a vitally important role in finding answers to current VET issues

Many countries have a strong interest in the Swiss VET system. International dialogue is enriching for all participants. The question of how to provide a sustainable structure for international cooperation on VET remains challenging. 

Comparing VET systems with one another is exciting, but often not straightforward. In a comparison of European systems, SFUVET researchers concluded that Switzerland is increasingly pursuing its own path