Encouraging talented young people
Young people who are both hard workers and fast learners have the possibility of shortening the duration of their VET programme, obtaining exemption from portions of education training and even waiving the final examination. Workplace trainers at host companies are also encouraged to give greater responsibility and more challenging tasks to such young people. Vocational schools also offer optional courses (e.g. language certification courses). Finally, organisations such as Schweizer Jugend forscht encourage talented young people to develop and present their ideas on any subject, compete with one another (e.g. at national competitions) and gain corresponding recognition.
