WorldSkills Kazan 2019 Our medal hopes
The SwissSkills team is composed of 42 young Swiss professionals who’ll be competing end of August at the WorldSkills 2019.
Apprenticeships have a future
We’ve partnered with SwissSkills to support apprenticeships
The dual vocational training system is an important success factor in our economy. As a trainer of apprentices, it means a lot to us. We work together with SwissSkills to promote vocational training and the Skills Championships. And as a presenting partner, we support the SwissSkills Team in international competitions.
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SwissSkills 2018 in Bern Code for gold
UBS apprentices Janis Marty and Philipp Schmid competed in SwissSkills 2018. Watch the video to see how the two young application More developers got on at the Swiss Skills Championships.
Media tips for our national team of skilled professionals Ready for EuroSkills 2018
At EuroSkills 2018, the European Championship for skilled professionals, competitors will be thrust into the spotlight. So, these More young experts learned how to deal with the media from experts in a social media crash course from UBS.
From a top athlete to an elite electrician Daniel Gerber’s journey to EuroSkills 2018
He could’ve stood on the winner’s podium, but an illness abruptly ended his skiing career. Daniel Gerber, an electrician, is now More putting all he's got into training for EuroSkills, the European Championship for young professionals.
Highlights of
SwissSkills 2018
The biggest career fair in the world was a huge success. Over 115,000 visitors got a fascinating insight into vocational training. And 77 professionals made it onto the podium.
Apprenticeships have a future
As founding member and Presenting Partner of the SwissSkills Initiative, we have stepped up our commitment to apprenticeship training in 2017.
Your career opportunities
Interested in practical vocational training at UBS? Find out more about our training opportunities and all of our activities involving apprenticeships.
Learn about apprenticeships first hand
Our event agenda gives you an overview of vocational training events being held by SwissSkills and UBS near you.
Commercial apprenticeships in figures
Numbers don't lie. Around 70,000 young people take up a commercial apprenticeship every year in Switzerland. This can be the first rung on a long career ladder that leads right up to CEO. Watch the video to find out about what makes Switzerland's dual education system so successful.
Our engagement
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Our medal hopes
The SwissSkills team is composed of 42 young Swiss professionals who’ll be competing end of August at the WorldSkills 2019. More
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Code for gold
UBS apprentices Janis Marty and Philipp Schmid competed in SwissSkills 2018. Watch the video to see how the two young application developers got on at the Swiss Skills Championships. More
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Because Switzerland doesn't only need bankers
SwissSkills 2018 in Bern, presenting partner UBS is launching a new, humorous advertising campaign. With a light, self-mocking undertone, it celebrates the diversity and quality of the dual system of vocational education and training. More
Your future career
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Advance with an apprenticeship
This year a number of young people will once again begin their apprenticeship at UBS. Two employees explain why they opted for an apprenticeship at UBS – three years and 14 years ago, respectively. More
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274 Success stories
In recent weeks, UBS apprentices have celebrated successfully completing their apprenticeships at seven events in Switzerland. More
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We must invest in talent
The commercial apprenticeship is becoming less popular as more and more young people are choosing an academic education. However, UBS sees apprenticeships as a key tool for preparing and supporting the next generation of employees. More
