Professions: Desire for individual mobility
OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE FUTURE Computer scientist, professional athlete or car mechanic are the most common desired professions of young men aged 15. Automotive professions offer future prospects with interesting opportunities for advancement. Every year, around 3,000 school leavers take up an apprenticeship in a garage business. Technical professions in the fields of passenger cars and commercial vehicles are particularly in demand among young people. In addition, there are [...]
Around 3,000 school leavers take up an apprenticeship in a garage company every year.
Young people are particularly interested in technical professions in the fields of passenger cars and commercial vehicles. In addition, there are basic training programs in the commercial and retail sectors.
Development of the popular desired professions
A recent study also underscores the attractiveness of automotive professions. Researchers Irene Kriesi and Ariane Basler from the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training have investigated how the desired professions of young people between the ages of 15 and 21 are developing.
The analysis showed that young men at age 15 most often want to become computer scientists, professional athletes, or auto mechanics.
Post-compulsory education is important
The study shows that the status of the desired occupations is closely linked to the type of post-compulsory education. Young people who go to grammar school want occupations with a higher social status than young people in a vocational apprenticeship.
This is where automotive professions can show their full strength: They offer future prospects with interesting and attractive development and promotion opportunities.
After completing basic training, there is a wide range of promising continuing education options, and thanks to permeability, professionals from the automotive industry have the same opportunities as high school graduates.
Drive technologies and driver assistants
Contributing to the attractiveness of automotive professions is the desire for individual mobility among the growing population, as well as technological developments in the field of drive technologies and driver assistance systems.
The Swiss Auto Industry Association and its education partners are committed to the quality of education and training and thus ensure that the automotive industry has well-trained professionals with up-to-date technical knowledge and skills.
