Bühler unveiled the Vocational Fast Track, a new form of vocational training designed for its customers. Through this new program, companies can send employees to Bühler for several weeks or months to complete a compact apprenticeship based on the Swiss model. Classroom instruction at Bühler’s in-house training center, Bühler Energy Center, is closely combined with hands-on experience in real production environments.

Participants can take part in modules in Mechanics, Mechatronics, and Project Management. Depending on specific needs, additional training in Process Technology is also offered. These programs are specifically designed for service technicians and maintenance personnel and include Health & Safety courses in line with Swiss standards. Each module concludes with a recognized Swiss certificate.

“The Vocational Fast Track offers companies an unprecedented opportunity to build skills in a focused and efficient way,” said Irene Mark-Eisenring, Chief Human Resources Officer at Bühler. “We bring the strengths of the Swiss dual education system – the close integration of theory and practice – into a compact and scalable format for industrial needs.”

Bühler runs apprenticeship programs in 26 locations across Europe, North and South America, Middle East and Africa, and South Asia. Today, Bühler trains more than 520 apprentices worldwide, 40% of whom are based outside Switzerland. Since the foundation of the program in 1915, more than 8,400 young professionals have completed an apprenticeship at Bühler in Switzerland alone.   

The swiss model

The Swiss dual education system is internationally recognized for its strong integration of theory and practice. It delivers high job placement rates and excellent career mobility. Around 70% of Swiss students choose an apprenticeship in one of more than 230 recognized professions. This contributes to one of the lowest youth unemployment rates in the world, below 4%. Sonja Studer, Head of Education at the Swiss industry association Swissmem, said: “The economic success of Switzerland – and of Bühler – is closely linked to the dual education system. It ensures a steady pipeline of skilled workers, aligns education with industry needs, and strengthens innovation power.”

Today, Bühler runs apprenticeship programs in Germany, Austria, the Czech Republic, India, South Africa, Brazil, and the United States. Global vocational training hubs are located in cities such as Minneapolis, Raleigh, Johannesburg, Bengaluru, Zamberk, and Curitiba.

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