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Switzerland  \nSandro Crameri, Head of HR University Relations & Apprentices Novartis Pharma AG Switzerland  \nCERGE – EI / IDEA Event, Prague, December 13, 2018  \nOn the Mysteries of the Swiss Dual Vocational Education and  \nTraining: What the Czech Republic Can Learn  \nWhy does Novartis invest in VET ?  \nWe want to    \n• develop future talents in professions relevant for our industry.  \n• train beyond our own needs to ensure sustainability in the system.  \n• follow clear standards that ensure high quality.  \n• promote our image as attractive and responsible employer.  \n• be respected for the commitment to promote young people.  \nNovartis Business Services / Vocational Education & Training  \nBusiness Use Only  \nWhat professions do we train ?  \nNovartis trains about 290 vocational trainees in 11 professions and offers a  \none year assignment in the  \nStrategic key professions  \nLab technicianchemistry  \nCommercialadmin assistant  \nAutomation engineer  \nUS to 4 graduates after the final exams.  \nnatural sciences  commercial  technical  other  \nNovartis Business Services / Vocational Education & Training  \nBusiness Use Only  \nWhat is our role in the VET network ?  \nNovartis, as professional organization    \n• employs and takes care of vocational trainees / apprentices  \n• selects professional trainers amongst its associates  \n• ensures practical on-the-job training  \n• defines internal quality standards  \n• develops the internal strategy  \n• coordinates the network and influences training content  \nProfessional Organizations • Training content • apprenticeships  \nConfederation  \n• Strategic Management  \n• Development  \nCantons  \n• Implementation  \n• Supervision  \nSource: SBFI, Vocational Education and Training in Switzerland – Facts and Figures 2018  \nNovartis Business Services / Vocational Education & Training  \nBusiness Use Only  \nHow do we organize the training ?  \nTheoretical and practical training is organized in a threefold system supported by an external training partner “aprentas”.  \nVocational schooling at aprentas  \n• General education  \n• Optional: Federal vocational baccalaureate  \n• Train the trainers  \nMandate of the canton  \nVocational training at aprentas  \n• Branch courses  \n• Basic practical training  \n• Essential techniques for onthe job training  \nPractical training at Novartis  \n• On-the-job training  \n• Mentored by supervisors  \n• Integrated into culture  \n• Productive work  \nMandate of the professional organization  \nNovartis Business Services / Vocational Education & Training  \nBusiness Use Only  \nWhat is the aprentas training cooperation ?  \naprentas enables VPET training for big, mid and small sized companies in natural scientific, technical and commercial professions  \n• More than 70 membership firms, two main supporter  \n• General education, branch courses, pratical basic training, train the trainers  \n• Further professional education and training courses  \n• Certified quality management  \n[Source: www.aprentas.com](Source: www.aprentas.com)  \nNovartis Business Services / Vocational Education & Training  \nBusiness Use Only  \nWhat are benefits for Novartis?  \n• Attractive employer, respected for commitment  \n– Attracting >1500 applicants for ~90 training positions every year  \n– Positive reputational impact  \n• Highly qualified, committed and loyal talent pool, now and in future  \n– >95 % graduation ratio, 30% with excellent results  \n– Productive contributions already during vocational training  \n– 40% to 60% are hired directly after graduation  \n– Around 20% continue with further studies  \n– Fast on boarding, knowledge of tools, processes and culture  \n– Sustained employability of graduates  \nNovartis Business Services / Vocational Education & Training  \nBusiness Use Only  \nBenefits for Novartis continued  \n• Knowledge transfer and development of Novartis internal supervisors  \n– Theory and practice ideally 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