Practical tips for the career path
How do I convince people at a job interview? What are the benefits of a vocational school-leaving certificate, and why is gender irrelevant to the profession? The Berufsmesse Zürich provides helpful answers to precisely these questions at the short events in the Forum. At the application campus, young people can have their own application documents checked, take a professional photo or talk to current apprentices about the career search process.
Careers with a future
Our working world is constantly changing. Increasing automation and networking require new skills from today’s professionals. A current example is the new EFZ Digital Business Developer apprenticeship, which was launched for the first time in August 2023. The three-year apprenticeship as a solar installer EFZ and the two-year apprenticeship as a solar fitter EBA are also completely new. They will be offered for the first time in the 2024/2025 school year.
Also an important key position in the sustainable circular economy is the profession of recyclist EFZ. This occupation is not only about collecting and sorting waste, but also about broadening our understanding of resources and taking an active part in protecting our environment.
Skills championships
Two trade championships will showcase the exceptional skills of young talent. From November 21 to 25, Carrosserie Suisse Vaud will be organising the Vaud bodywork championships. This high-level professional competition will feature two sheet metal workers and two painters each day, who will become inspirational role models for all visitors to the show.
The final of the Vaud championship for apprentices in the bakery, pastry and confectionery trades will also be held during the show.
The Berufsmesse Zürich is organised by the KMU- und Gewerbeverband Kanton Zürich together with MCH Messe Zürich. The Salon des Métiers et de la Formation is organised by the Groupe d’intérêt pour l’information professionnelle (Giip) and MCH Beaulieu Lausanne SA, with the support of Department of Education (DEF) of the State of Vaud, the Secrétariat d’Etat à la formation, à la recherche et à l’innovation (SEFRI), the Fédération Patronale Vaudoise (FPV), the Fondation cantonale pour la formation professionnelle (FONPRO) and its media partners La Région Nord vaudois, Riviera-Chablais, La Côte and LFM.
