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Opinions Professional education VPET system Continuing education VPET policy ERI policy Lifelong learning

Recognising the value of the professional education sector

Professional education is a winning concept: it enables adults holding vocational qualifications to pursue more advanced training at tertiary level, thus ensuring that the labour market has an adequate supply of highly skilled workers. It is in Switzerland’s best interest to preserve the professional education sector as one of our competitive strengths.

16/04/2024 Rémy Hübschi

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Working at SERI

Working at SERI: Regula Egli

Gain insight into the work of SERI: Regula Egli is a Scientific Advisor in the Innovation Unit.

03/04/2024 Larissa Erdmann

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Martina Hirayama State Secretary for Education, Research and Innovation

Opinions ERI policy ERI Dispatch

Striking the right balance

In early March, the Federal Council submitted its Dispatch on the Promotion of Education, Research and Innovation for 2025-2028. The corresponding budget proposal takes federal tasks into account, addresses major societal challenges. The general aim is to ensure that available federal funding is evenly distributed so that the entire ERI system will continue to strengthen over time.

21/03/2024 Martina Hirayama

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