Young Professionals
Young professionals are young adults who have recently gone through the process of choosing a career or study program and have decided on a specific direction. We introduce the workshop participants to young professionals from occupational fields in which the young people are interested.
Balz Auf der Maur
Bachelor of Arts in Video/Emphasis: Camera
“Working behind the camera is very fascinating. Together with my team, I make a story visible and bring it closer to the viewers.”
Laura Köcher
BA Biomedicine (from fall 2021 MA)
“Linking human medicine and scientific thinking: Understanding processes, uncovering the unexplored, and getting to the bottom of unanswered questions.”
Lea Hürlimann
Tourism with a focus on sustainability and development cooperation
“I chose to study tourism because it's an interesting field offering many skills, different insights and a broader range of career options - just perfect for jack-of-all-trades.”
Catherine Plichta
BA Music and Movement/Rhythmics
“I particularly like the broad field of my studies - it combines dance, musical as well as pedagogical work.”
Cristina Lo Bianco
Higher vocational school, specialization in pedagogy; career goal: primary school teacher, specialised teacher for children with disabilities
“I am interested in this profession because I find it exciting to teach children and see their personal progress. It's a very rewarding profession which allows you to continually train for more specialties.“
Damaris Isenschmid
Education: School of Tourism & Business Administration EFZ, Current job: Receptionist in a hostel
"What fascinates me about it: Getting to know new people, countries, cultures and languages - sometimes you don't even have to travel abroad for this experience."
Jakob Windlin
Vocational training: Carpenter EFZ, followed by Vocational baccalaureate
"The work as a carpenter is extremely varied and diverse. You work on the construction site, in the workshop and sometimes also in the office. Right from the start, you are involved in decisions or new ideas and asked for your opinion. There is an overwhelming teamwork among the carpenters.
Mario Hürlimann
Draftsman specialising in civil engineering
"A varied apprenticeship where you have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and also get to know the construction industry."
Niklas Jost
Sanitary fitter EFZ
"Conducting and distributing water so that it can be used optimally and efficiently in building services, that's what fascinates me about my profession."
Jamilla Caro
Professional training: Biomedical Analytics
Studies: Bioanalytics and cell biology
“What I like about being a medical lab technician is dealing with pathogens, cells and lab equipment”
Delia Meier
Student BSc Chemistry
“I couldn't imagine more exciting studies - studying chemistry is incredibly varied and fascinating!”
Dino Sabanovic
Vocational training: Sport KV, Design High School Diploma - Design and Art, PreCollege Music, Social Work
“I am fascinated by project-related work. I like to see how ideas are created and implemented. I have always studied on a part-time basis and was therefore able to gain work experience at the same time. This was a big help in getting to where I am today.”
Andri Urfer
Sound technician and music producer
“It is a privilege that I can daily exercise my passion, especially the forever changing and challenging tasks confronting me, whether in a creative, technical or social atmosphere. Every day is an adventure.“
Charlotte Windlin
Health professional EFZ
"During my training at the rehabilitation clinic, I supported and accompanied patients on their road to recovery. The highlight for me is to see how the patients make progress every day and regain some of their independence.”
Damian Ruchti
EFZ media technician with technical BM works as a video creator at Witwinkel GmbH
"I love my job because I can throw myself into a completely new project every few months. Thanks to creativity, close teamwork and appreciation of my skills, I'll probably work in this professional field for a long time."
Nina Öhrbom
Bachelor's degree at the Zurich University of Teacher Education - Primary programme
"The best thing about my job/study is being able to accompany children in their development and to support them in the best possible way. Being a teacher is a very varied and exciting profession."
Timo Hlubek
F+F School of Art and Design, Zurich
“It was clear to me very early in my life that I wanted to choose a creative profession. Playing with colours, shapes, fonts and the possibility of affecting and emotionally moving people fascinates me to this day."
Nuria Steinemann
Health professional
"What I love about this profession is that every day brings new challenges and you get to experience beautiful, enriching encounters."
Meret Namaï Weiss
Prospective anthropology student with a minor in political sciences, currently in her gap year
“In the gap year it is valuable to deal with new experiences and oneself. I have now decided to study ethnology because I feel attracted by the multifaceted topics related to the diversity of human lifestyles.”
Jennifer Jowett
Clothing Designer
“My apprenticeship taught me how collections are made from A-Z.”
Aline Zengaffinen
Bachelor of Communication Science and Media Research, Master's degree in Management, Organisation and Culture
“What fascinates me about my education/profession is that I get to deal with many different topics, be creative and take responsibility for projects and events. Communication is always needed everywhere and every day brings something new.”
Lea Wyss
Study of human medicine
“A very exciting study: You learn about the fascinating human body and how to heal people.”
Gianna Wyss
Training as a qualified hotelier at the Swiss Hotel Manage-ment School Lucerne (SHL)
Subsequently: Bachelor of Hospitality Management at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
The SHL enables me to acquire a broad knowledge in all areas of the hotel business. I particularly like the balance between theory and practical work. What I learn can be put into practice straight away. The Bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a specialisation in Hospitality Management is a door-opener for my professional career.
David Lambrigger
Vocational training: EFZ public transport clerk
Further education/studies: Certified tourism specialist HF
"What excites me most about studying tourism is the versatility and the wide range of know-how that we are taught. In the various seminars and workshops, what we learn is put into practice. In addition, the part-time further education enables me to continue to pursue my work part-time."
Fabian Heiniger
Tourism specialist HF
"Travelling has always been my biggest hobby. I wanted to turn my hobby into a profession instead of working for 40 years in a job I wouldn’t enjoy."
Luca Seematter
Tourism specialist HF in training
"At the Bern Oberland School of Tourism I study the basics of tourism, can apply them at seminars abroad and eventually become a professional. What fascinates me about tourism is that I can provide guests with emotions and beautiful experiences."
Jan Vils
Bachelor of Science FHGR & BFH in Media Engineering, Multimedia Production (MMP)
TALK Internship Marketing & Sales
"For clarifying future work perspectives, a one-year internship between graduation and studies is just perfect. You notice what you like best and you can think about where you would like to deepen your know-how."