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  • Learning and support passarelle for apprentices KV-Immobilien

    Learning and support passarelle for apprentices KV-Immobilien

    Since then, a diverse range of support services has been established, which is constantly being developed and adapted to current requirements – most recently also to the new CT education reform, which has been in force since the 2023/2024 apprenticeship year. At the heart of this reform is the focus on skills rather than subjects in order to best prepare learners for a digital, networked and agile working world. The previous B and E profiles have been replaced by a flexible structure with compulsory elective areas and specialization options. The first final examinations under the new model will take place in spring 2026.

    In response, SVIT Young Zurich has developed an attractive learning and support package that is highly appreciated by apprentices, vocational trainers and our members.

    Kick-off real estate apprenticeship
    Finally out of school and into working life! For many, an apprenticeship is the first real step towards their future. But what can you expect – and what is expected of you? We’ll give you an overview. One thing is clear: you are no longer a student, but a learner. This means that you will continue to learn a lot of new things – but not just in the classroom, but directly in everyday working life. Reliability, interest and initiative are expected of you. Punctuality, thinking for yourself and taking responsibility are the basics.

    Further information: https://www.svit.ch/de/svit-zuerich/event/kick-immobilien-lehre-2026

    Learning during the apprenticeship
    Preparing for practical work and the final exams involves much more than just specialist knowledge. It is also important to us to promote your mental strength and resilience. Because what if an oral exam doesn’t go as planned? How do you stay calm, focused and confident? This includes topics such as presentation techniques, dealing with exam anxiety and strategies to combat concentration difficulties. We also address modern challenges such as the constant distraction of smartphones and tablets – because they can put a strain on the nervous system and make learning more difficult. With targeted exercises, such as supportive eye training, we promote your ability to absorb information and help you to retain knowledge in the long term.

    Further information: https://www.svit.ch/de/svit-zuerich/svit-young/lernen-waehrend-der-lehre

    QV-Campus 2026
    At the four-day QV-Campus at the Höhenhotel Emmetten (NW), apprentices in their 3rd year are optimally prepared for the company qualification procedure (the industry part of the final apprenticeship examination). The focus is on real estate and fiduciary theory, technical discussions, business situations, presentation techniques, presentation skills and dealing confidently with exam nerves. If desired, school subjects (except foreign languages) can also be covered in greater depth. All participants receive individual support until the final exam. And the results speak for themselves: QV-Campus participants have regularly achieved above-average grades in recent years.

    Further information: https://www.svit.ch/de/svit-zuerich/qv-campus-2026

  • Foundation stone laid for new Tösstal campus in Winterthur

    Foundation stone laid for new Tösstal campus in Winterthur

    The ground-breaking ceremony for the new building of the Winterthur Vocational College marks the beginning of a new era in educational infrastructure. The modern campus will provide space for a growing number of students and enable modern training in the specialist areas of retail and care. Thanks to well thought-out planning, construction work has been progressing rapidly since the start in February 2024.

    The new school infrastructure, right next to the Wiesental and Mühletal sites, allows previously separate school locations to be brought together. The “Campus Tösstal” will provide space for up to 1000 students in the future. In addition to traditional classrooms, open learning niches will provide space for individual and collaborative work. The flexible building structure makes it possible to easily integrate future spatial requirements.

    Sustainable architecture sets standards
    The building meets the Minergie-P-Eco standard and the Gold Standard for Sustainable Building Switzerland. A green roof and photovoltaic system contribute to an ecological balance and a better urban climate. The building will also be connected to the city’s district heating network, combining energy efficiency and sustainability. Completion is scheduled for spring 2027.

  • EWZ and EKZ join forces to combat skills shortage

    EWZ and EKZ join forces to combat skills shortage

    Without the work of the grid electricians, Zurich would remain dark. By building and maintaining electricity grids, they ensure that the city and canton are reliably supplied with electrical energy. Despite the importance of this profession, the shortage of skilled workers in the sector is a growing problem. For this reason, the leading electricity suppliers EKZ (Elektrizitätswerke des Kantons Zürich) and ewz (Elektrizitätswerk der Stadt Zürich) have joined forces to create a training program specifically for career changers.

    A training program for career changers
    The career changer program is aimed at professionals with a basic electrical engineering or technical background. During the training program, participants receive a full salary and learn practical skills on the job. The theoretical training takes place at the ewz training center in Zurich-Schwamendingen. After one year, graduates receive an internal training certificate, which distinguishes them as qualified grid electricians.

    Diverse career opportunities
    Many of the participants switch from other professions to grid electrics. Fabian V. from EKZ, who previously worked as an operations maintenance specialist, describes his new job as varied and exciting. Goran R. from ewz, who previously worked in fiber optic expansion, sees further training as a logical progression in his career and is looking forward to the new challenges.

    The communication campaign
    In order to reach potential candidates for the program, the companies have launched the “Komm ins Team Power” campaign. Short videos on various online channels as well as offline measures at sporting events and via employees are intended to address the target group. Further information can be found on the website www.teampower.ch.

    Working together to combat the shortage of skilled workers
    The collaboration between ewz and EKZ shows how energy companies can work together to combat the shortage of skilled workers and at the same time offer attractive career opportunities for career changers. The training of grid electricians is an important step towards ensuring security of supply in Zurich in the long term.

  • Zurich power generators jointly train grid electricians

    Zurich power generators jointly train grid electricians

    According to a press release, Zurich’s two electricity suppliers are launching a joint training and communication campaign. Together, they want to train more grid electricians. The focus is on lateral entrants, according to a joint press release from EKZ and ewz.

    Instead of poaching skilled workers from each other, the electricity suppliers have now developed a joint training concept that is specifically tailored to lateral entrants. The programme is aimed at professionals who have already completed training in electrical engineering or another trade. The two energy companies are organising an information evening on this topic on 13 November.

    The programme is being run jointly by the two companies. During the internal training period, employees already receive a full salary. They are employed by either EKZ or ewz and receive their practical training on the job, supplemented by courses at the ewz training centre in Zurich-Schwamendingen. After around a year of further training, graduates receive an internal training certificate.

    In order to reach candidates for the lateral entry programme, the electricity suppliers are launching the Komm ins Team Power campaign. It addresses the target group with short videos on various online channels and directs them to a special website. Advertising campaigns at sporting events, activation via employees of the two energy companies and cooperation with the netzelektriker-forum association are also planned.

  • ZHAW awards 77 Bachelor’s and 10 Master’s degrees

    ZHAW awards 77 Bachelor’s and 10 Master’s degrees

    On Friday, 30 August 2024, the graduates of the ZHAW Bachelor’s degree programme in Facility Management and the Master’s degree programme in Real Estate & Facility Management were presented with their diplomas at the Technopark Zurich. A total of 47 women and 40 men received their long-awaited diplomas, marking the end of an intensive and successful period of study.

    Prof Dr Urs Hilber, Director of the ZHAW Department of Life Sciences and Facility Management, gave the opening speech at the ceremony. He congratulated the graduates on their degrees and emphasised the importance of their future contributions in a rapidly changing world. Katrin Leuenberger, Head of the Real Estate Office of the Canton of Zurich and member of the Advisory Board of the Institute of Facility Management, gave the ceremonial address. She emphasised how essential well-trained specialists in the field of real estate and facility management are for overcoming major social challenges.

    Awards and special achievements
    Irene Arnold and Anja Fuchs-Barbana, head of the Bachelor’s degree programme, presented the 77 successful Bachelor’s graduates with their diplomas. Till Plüss, who was honoured as the best student in his year, was particularly outstanding. Together with Sara Lehmann, he also received the prize for the best thesis, which was presented by Rainer Artho, Managing Director of the Swiss Association for Facility Management and Maintenance. Both theses were awarded the top grade of 6.00.

    In the Master’s programme, Prof. Dr Isabelle Wrase and Zifei Wang-Speiser were able to award 10 Master’s diplomas to five women and five men. Particularly outstanding were Tania Kornsteiner and Severin Keller, who were both honoured for their excellent performance. Severin Keller also received the prize for the best master’s thesis for his master’s thesis entitled “Asset Returns and Liquidity: Empirical Insights from Publicly Traded Real Estate Assets”, presented by Nora Dainton, board member of the IFMA Switzerland Chapter.

    A look back at an eventful period of study
    Anja Balsiger and Oliver Horner for the Bachelor’s students and Elsa Jeanfavre for the Master’s graduates brought the graduation ceremony to a festive close with an entertaining look back at their time at university. They reviewed the highlights of their years of study and recalled the challenges and successes they had overcome together on their way to this important milestone.

    The graduates can now look forward to a promising future in an industry that demands well-trained specialists and managers and in which they will contribute their skills and knowledge for the benefit of society.

  • Vocational trainer meeting SVIT Zurich 2024

    Vocational trainer meeting SVIT Zurich 2024

    The reforms to basic commercial training are crucial to ensure that the training of young adults meets the changing demands of the labour market. The new provisions, which are based on a review every five years, have been in force since August 2023. The aim is to ensure that commercial apprenticeships always keep pace with the times. The current projects of Bildung Kaufleute Schweiz and the Interessengemeinschaft Kaufmännische Grundbildung ensure that commercial apprenticeships EFZ and EBA will continue to meet the changing needs of the labour market in the future. The focus here is on the development of competences to facilitate graduates’ direct entry into professional life.

    Experience reports and practical implementation
    This year’s SVIT Zurich vocational trainer meeting will focus on the reform. The organisation for basic commercial training in fiduciary services / real estate will report on its experiences in implementing the reforms. SVIT Zurich will also present ways in which apprentices can be supported throughout the three years of training in accordance with the new training regulations and optimally prepared for the final examination.

    Interactive participation and dialogue
    A key element of the meeting is the opportunity to ask questions directly to the OKGT. This gives participants the opportunity to get actively involved and benefit from the experience and knowledge of the experts.

    Event details
    The vocational trainer meeting will take place on Tuesday, 10 September 2024, from 10:30 to 13:00 on the premises of SVIT Zurich, Siewerdtstrasse 8, 8050 Zurich. Participation is free of charge for both SVIT Zurich members and non-members. As the number of places in the presence mode is limited, members of SVIT Zurich have priority when allocating places.

    This meeting offers a valuable platform for the exchange and networking of vocational trainers and experts in the property and location promotion sector. Participants will have the opportunity to find out about the latest developments in basic commercial training and actively participate in the discussion.

    Registration for the Vocational Trainer Meeting 2024

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  • Opening of a new vocational training centre

    Opening of a new vocational training centre

    Polybau ‘s new training centre in Grenchen will be the third vocational training centre after the two main sites in Uzwil and Les Paccots. Polybau was founded in 1949 as a technical college of the Swiss Association of Master Roofers. Today, it is regarded as the leading training centre for building envelope specialists in Switzerland. The expansion is intended to strengthen Solothurn’s educational landscape and cooperation with local businesses and industry.

    “With its central location and good connections to the public transport network, Grenchen is easily accessible for students from the entire region,” said André Schreyer, Managing Director of the Polybau training centre, in a press release. “The new vocational school location also offers the necessary infrastructure to meet the high demands of modern and future-oriented vocational training.”

    Every year, around 750 Swiss Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ) and Swiss Federal Vocational Certificate (EBA) apprentices are trained in the fields of roof, wall, sealing, sun protection and blind technology as well as scaffolding. From August, some of the new solar professions and existing German-speaking roofing classes, which are currently based in Les Paccots, will be taught at the new site in Grenchen. Polybau’s strategy is to train young people in Switzerland and promote their professional development. The school management responsible for the school concept will remain at the Uzwil site. According to the press release, the centralised administration guarantees efficiency and quality in training.

  • Mischa Bosshard manages Haupt + Studer AG

    Mischa Bosshard manages Haupt + Studer AG

    Mischa Bosshard took over the management of Haupt + Studer AG on 1 April. According to a company press release, the former project manager places particular importance on a partnership-based relationship with customers, sustainability and the development of employees and apprentices. “Sound expertise is essential in our industry, and young people are our future,” Bosshard is quoted as saying in the press release. “What we teach them, they can continue and build on.”

    Bosshard takes the place of René Hasler. The long-standing Managing Director was able to set another milestone in the history of Haupt + Studer with the anniversary celebrations at the end of March to mark the company’s 100th birthday.

    Haupt + Studer is active in the fields of electrical installations, building technology and telematics. It employs 41 specialists and ten apprentices. It has been part of the Baumann Koelliker Group since 2007.

  • Jaisli-Xamax leads 16 learners to qualification

    Jaisli-Xamax leads 16 learners to qualification

    The electronics company Jaisli-Xamax AG , headquartered in Dietikon, has led 16 apprentices to the successful completion of this year’s qualification process. According to the company’s press release , they can now write the designation EFZ for Federal Certificate of Competence after their name and job title. Training was provided in the professions of assembly electrician EFZ, electrician EFZ, automatic fitter EFZ and in the commercial department KV.

    In the communication, Jaisli-Xamax emphasizes the commitment of the learners during the training period. Some of the 16 graduates will stay with the company, it is said.

    Jaisli-Xamax is currently training around 100 young women and men in occupations ranging from electrician and automatic fitter to assembly electrician, but also in the commercial sector, making it one of the largest providers of apprenticeships in the Limmat Valley. According to the company, 260 apprentices have been trained so far.

    Jaisli-Xamax AG employs a total of around 500 people.