Further rise in demand for ICT apprenticeships

Swisscom wants to inspire people in the networked world – not just its customers, but also the next generation of young talent. Which is why it is training around 900 apprentices. A further 26 students are taking advantage of the opportunity to complete a Bachelor degree course in IT with integrated practice at Swisscom.

This August, 257 apprentices will be starting their training in seven different vocational disciplines: Information Technology, Interactive Media Design, Mediamatics, Commercial Education, Retailing Specialist, Call Center Specialist and ICT Professional. Eleven school leavers have opted for the Bachelor degree course in IT. 21 apprentices will be starting their apprenticeships at Swisscom’s subsidiary cablex – to become electricians, assembly electricians or network electricians (specialising in telecommunications).

Marc Marthaler, Head of Next Generation: “It is not only our customers that we want to take on the digitisation journey – we want to bring our apprentices and students along too. This year, in addition to our many newly qualified apprentices, we also have our first year group graduating from the Bachelor degree course in IT with integrated practice.”

This opens up a great many career opportunities: the students can complete their degree while becoming a sought-after IT professional, for which there is such high demand on the labour market. Overall, the training lasts four years.