Shortage Of Qualified Professionals Creates Opportunities To Work In Switzerland

Written by Bruno Teles

Published on 10/05/2023 at 15:35

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The Swiss Industry Is Facing an Unprecedented Shortage of Skilled Labor, Impacting Sales at a Time of High Demand.

MPS Micro Precision Systems, based in Bern, urgently needs to hire specialized personnel to meet the company’s growth. The shortage of skilled labor is affecting the entire industrial sector, and there are many open positions throughout the production chain of parts, from CNC programmers to machining mechanics.

The situation is so dire that the competitiveness of Swiss foreign trade, which accounts for about 40% of the national GDP, is suffering in addition to affecting the production of companies. The labor shortage is also reflected in Swiss exports, as the country is highly dependent on the industrial sector for its economy. The industrial and tools sector represents 27% of Swiss exports, while watchmaking accounts for 10%.

Swiss Companies Are Offering Growth Perspectives Within the Company, Flexible Working Hours, and Vacation Time to Attract Candidates in a Highly Competitive Market.

However, these measures are not enough, and the only way to solve the problem is to train more people for these roles. The most sought-after profile is a polymechanics technician specialized in bar turning, with a Federal Certificate of Competence (CFC) and several years of experience.

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Despite Having a Highly Competitive Market, Swiss Employers Must Recognize the Importance of Valuing Technical Professions and Improving the Image of These Careers.

Swissmem supports educational training through the launch of the “Technical Fascination” and “find-your-future” platforms aimed at promoting the sector and teaching professionals and young people about new technological roles.

The Association of Manufacturers of Lathes and Milling Machines launched the Technical Learning Center of the Jura Region (CAAJ) in 2013, in Moutier, in the canton of Bern, and in La Chaux-de-Fonds, in the canton of Neuchâtel. This structure offers a dual learning course for turning and mechanical trades, a progress that was unanimously approved by the region’s industrialists.

In summary, the shortage of qualified labor is a major problem for the Swiss industry and is affecting the country’s exports. Swiss employers are mobilizing to improve working conditions and offer better growth prospects. They are looking for new ways to train people and value technical professions, which can help attract more workers to the sector and boost the Swiss economy as a whole.

Shortage Of Qualified Professionals Creates Opportunities To Work In Switzerland

The Swiss Industry Is Facing an Unprecedented Shortage of Skilled Labor, Impacting Sales at a Time of High Demand.

Swiss Companies Are Offering Growth Perspectives Within the Company, Flexible Working Hours, and Vacation Time to Attract Candidates in a Highly Competitive Market.

Despite Having a Highly Competitive Market, Swiss Employers Must Recognize the Importance of Valuing Technical Professions and Improving the Image of These Careers.

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Shortage Of Qualified Professionals Creates Opportunities To Work In Switzerland

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