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The FWE-SFUVET Swiss Conference 2025 is a premier international event dedicated to advancing vocational education and training (VET) as a driver of workforce quality, economic growth, and societal development. Organized by the Forum for World Education (FWE) and the Swiss Federal University for Vocational Education and Training (SFUVET), the conference will take place in Bern, Switzerland, on September 18th and 19th, 2025, alongside SwissSkills 2025, the Swiss national skills competition. This unique setting provides an opportunity for participants to gain direct insights into Switzerland’s renowned apprenticeship model.
FWE, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, is committed to transforming education to meet the evolving demands of the global workforce, while SFUVET serves as Switzerland’s leading institution for VET research, training, and international cooperation. Together, they have been actively developing the conference agenda to foster meaningful discussions on the future of vocational education.
The event will focus on three key areas:
- Reviewing the Swiss VET system
- Sharing similar global programs
- Defining the future of VET with clear outcomes
Additionally, discussions will cover:
- VET’s impact on economic growth
- Teachers’ skills and education
- Government policies to incentivize businesses
Bringing together business leaders, policymakers, education experts, and global young leaders, the conference will provide a dynamic platform to explore the role of vocational education in addressing workforce challenges. Key discussions will highlight successful partnerships between vocational institutions and businesses, government policies that support these collaborations, and strategies to make vocational education more inclusive, particularly for disadvantaged populations.
The FWE-SFUVET Swiss Conference 2025 serves as a vital forum for exchanging ideas, learning from best practices, and shaping the future of vocational education and training on a global scale.
