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Förderung von Grundkompetenzen im Betrieb: Besuch bei der HESS AG

Mit dem Förderprogramm «Einfach besser! ... am Arbeitsplatz» unterstützen Bund und Kantone Grundkompetenzkurse in Betrieben, welche Effizienz, Sicherheit, Kommunikations- und Arbeitsmarktfähigkeit von geringqualifizierten Angestellten stärken. Um die Umsetzung solcher Kurse in der Praxis kennenzulernen, besuchte eine Delegation aus Verantwortlichen von Bund, Kantonen, Wirtschafts- und Branchenverbänden die Carrosserie HESS AG in Bellach SO.

14/10/2026 Joel Reeves

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What do turbines have to do with ‘Learning for the Future’?

The Swiss Youth in Science Foundation supports not only talented individuals from the academic world, but also those from vocational education and training. Every year, the Swiss Youth in Science Foundation recognises outstanding projects in its national competition and connects talented individuals at an international level. One such person is Noel Rhyner, who – after having completed his vocational education and training – is now studying at ETH Zurich.

27/04/2026 Claudia Lippuner, …

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Martina Hirayama State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation

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Why the education report affects us all

Geopolitical turmoil and technological upheavals create major challenges for Switzerland. Education is essential to securing economic stability, social cohesion and individual opportunities in the long term. The Swiss Education Report 2026 highlights both the strengths and weaknesses of the education system.

21/04/2026 Martina Hirayama

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Swiss Quantum Shows Its Strengths to the World

UNESCO has declared 2025 the International Year of Quantum to mark 100 years of quantum mechanics, and to foreground new quantum technologies moving from the lab into society. The Swiss quantum community, including Swissnex, organised a Swiss Quantum Week in Geneva in October 2025 to mark the occasion. A series of events highlighted the best of Swiss quantum education, research, innovation, and science diplomacy.

09/12/2025 Kaila Yallum

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