Vocational education and training for adults in Switzerland – progress and challenges

Coverbild: Vocational education and training for adults in Switzerland – progress and challenges
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Issue/Year (Volume) 1/2026 (55)
Page(s) 24-27
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VET for adults has gained importance in educational policy in Switzerland. Four institutionalised pathways now offer adults access to a vocational qualification, and this has led to a constant increase in the number of qualifications obtained. Nevertheless, low-skilled workers still find it difficult to achieve an initial qualification. The article summarises the take-up of the institutionalised pathways and also mentions further initiatives at federal and canton level. While this presentation illustrates progress, it also draws attention to continuing challenges.

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Maurer, M.; Stübi, S.: Vocational education and training for adults in Switzerland – progress and challenges. In: BWP 55 (2026) 1 , S. 24-27. URL: https://www.bwp-zeitschrift.de/dienst/publikationen/en/20957
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BIBB, B. (Hrsg.) (2026). Vocational education and training for adults in Switzerland – progress and challenges. Bonn: Franz Steiner Verlag

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The Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training is an independent federal institution established under public law.