Commercial apprentices Way-up programme Federal VET Diploma (accelerated apprenticeship)

Do you have your school-leaving certificate (Matura)? With the Way-Up programme, you choose your unit: Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales or Product Management. Ready for the next step?

Vacant apprenticeship positions

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You ensure we’re ready for the next big step.

Enter the professional world directly and get a Federal VET Diploma. You’ll gain professional experience and can then switch directly to a University of Applied Sciences. The prerequisite for this training pathway is a school-leaving certificate (Matura). You choose the unit that suits you: for example, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Sales or Product Management. This lays the foundation for your next career step.

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To ensure you get off to a good start with us, you should ideally have the following skills and experience:

Before you get started, you'll need certain skills and experience to help you get the job done. This includes successfully completing your school-leaving certificate (Matura).

You want contact with people.

You like to interact with others, work in a team and make the day a little easier for people. You can be relied on.

You’re interested in numbers and data.

You’re not just good at numbers, they also tell you a story.

You are reliable and take on responsibility.

People can rely on you and know that you take responsibility. You handle all information confidentially and enjoy learning new things.

You want to understand economics.

You’re really interested in the economy and the world of finance. You want to understand how it all works.

You work at your best as part of a team.

You enjoy working with others, are good at communicating and say what you mean.

Training and vocational school:

The two-year apprenticeship starts in August and offers great variety. You’ll work in various Swiss Post units, giving you a broad insight into the world of work. Options include Human Resources, Finance, Marketing, Sales or Logistics. You’ll get the tools you need to prepare you for the world of work. With us, you can learn, contribute and make a difference. And you’ll find out what’s best for you and where you want to get off to a flying start.

And after your apprenticeship?

After your apprenticeship, there are many ways to continue your education:

Diploma

You can obtain a diploma or higher vocational qualification, for example in marketing, accounting or finance.

Language study programmes

The perfect opportunity to get to know new countries and people. After that, you can communicate more easily and have a clear advantage in your job later on.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree

For example, in business and management, if you want to study and pursue a career.

Vacant apprenticeship positions.

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Vocational training.

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