VET Mobility Program coming to Japan

Canton de Vaud, Canton Zurich and Movetia have come together to bring a new pilot internship program to Japan.

Credit: Pierre Fantys
Credit: Pierre Fantys

NextStep introduction

Introducing a high-performance Vocational Education Training (VET)

Switzerland has a longstanding history with excellence in craftsmanship.

Examples of what Switzerland is historically renowned for:

  • Exquisite timepieces
  • The Swiss Army Knife
  • Chocolate

Canton Vaud and Canton Zurich have partnered with Movetia to further support vocational training in getting access to greater international markets.

NextStep aims to build a placement platform which brings together innovative and successful companies around the world that are interested in hiring young and talented Swiss graduates for 3- 12 months. The ideal candidate is about 20 years old and has at least 4 years of working experience as part of their vocational and educational training. Logistical and financial support for their internships abroad are provided by the national exchange and mobility agency Movetia and the mobility officers of the cantons of Vaud and Zurich (source: NextStep fact sheet).

Partners of the VET Program