Can Switzerland’s Successful Apprenticeship Model Be Transplanted to the U.S.?

Switzerland’s apprenticeship system combines classroom learning with hands-on workplace training across industries such as manufacturing, banking and healthcare. Beginning in secondary school, students can gain practical experience while keeping options open for professional careers or higher education.

The model’s flexibility is central to its success: students can move between vocational, applied and academic pathways. The article explores whether U.S. employers, educators and unions can adapt these principles to address workforce shortages and improve hiring, training and retention.

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