Apprenticeship Programs: A Look At the Swiss Model

Workforce availability is becoming as important as power, water, roads and land when manufacturers evaluate new locations. The article explains why apprenticeship should be treated as workforce infrastructure rather than a secondary workforce initiative.

Drawing on Switzerland’s model, it highlights three features that make apprenticeship effective: occupationally focused curricula, meaningful employer influence over standards, and substantial work-based learning. The lessons can help U.S. regions build stronger talent pipelines and improve their appeal to manufacturing investors.

Read the full article on the original source (Business Facilities Magazine).