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Training

Altra offers young people and young adults the opportunity to complete an apprenticeship in a suitable environment. We offer apprenticeships and retraining at various levels and in different professions. You will receive individual support and encouragement. Tailored to your abilities and your pace. Resources are discovered together. For a self-determined future in the professional world.

"Suitable" means: something fits well with something else.
"Suitable" means: something fits well with something else.
"Discover" means: A person finds something new. For example: A person discovers their abilities? Then it means: A person finds out what they are good at.
The "professional world" is everything that belongs to the profession. These are, for example, the workplace, the colleagues and the employer.
"Encourage" also means "support". We promote something? Then something goes faster. A child is supported in learning? Then the child gets the support it needs. As a result, the child learns better and faster.
"Resources" are all the things and people we have so that we can do something. For example, money, electricity, materials and employees.
"Resources" are all the things and people we have so that we can do something. For example, money, electricity, materials and employees.
"absolvieren" means "to complete". For example, if you complete an apprenticeship, course or study, it means: you have passed the final exam.
"Individual" means: Every person is different, and every person is special. That's why every person needs different support. We adapt our offer to each person. This makes our offer different and individual for every person.
"Self-determined" means that a person can decide for himself. A person can decide about his or her own life.
"Self-determined" means that a person can decide for himself. A person can decide about his or her own life.

We offer different trainings:

As a prerequisite, you need a corresponding order from the IV (disability insurance) or another cost bearer. We will be happy to discuss your career aspirations and options with you and the IV vocational counselors.

Training offer in the overview

Operational maintenance

You are responsible that everything runs smoothly. You are responsible for repairs and maintenance of buildings and their surroundings. This includes checking and repairing the building services, cleaning and maintaining the interior and exterior of the building, and caring for and maintaining green areas such as lawns and hedges. Waste management, environmental protection.

"Maintenance" means: We check if everything in a house or on an appliance is working properly. If something is broken, we repair it.
Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Operational Maintenance

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Maintenance Practitioner

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EFZ Business Maintenance Specialist

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Electronics

In electronics, cables are assembled, soldering work is carried out, electronic components are mounted and control cabinets are built. This also includes the manufacture, assembly and repair of machines, devices and controls.

"Assembling" means: we prepare a product so that it can be used. For this we assemble different parts for the product.
Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Electronics

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Mechanical apprentice EBA
Specialization: switch cabinet construction

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Automatic fitter EFZ

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Mechanics

Are you interested in technology? In mechanics, parts are manufactured and components made of metal and plastic are processed. Parts are assembled into subassemblies and devices, apparatus and machines are maintained. Polymechanics manufacture tools, equipment parts and production devices. They program and operate machines and monitor production.

Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Mechanics

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Mechanic apprentice EBA

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Production mechanic EFZ

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Polymechanic EFZ

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Floristry

Every day, florists help to make giving gifts a joy. You work in specialist flower stores. You are creative and enjoy colors. You make bouquets and arrangements from flowers and other plants. You serve customers in the store and are happy to advise them.

"Creative" means that you design or invent something new. For example: you make something or paint a picture. Or you have a good idea. Or you find a solution to a problem.
Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Floristry

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Florist EBA

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Gardener*in

Bring joy to any garden. You take care of plants and their habitats. You maintain gardens and green spaces, build paths, squares and ponds. Are you good with your hands and interested in nature and plants?

Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Gardening
Gardening and landscaping

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Gardener*in gardening and landscaping EBA

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Gardener*in Gardening and Landscaping EFZ

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Kitchen

You help to spoil our guests. In the staff restaurant you will work in the kitchen: you will help with the preparation of the meals and with serving the food. You will support the team with cleaning and sales at the snack kiosk.

Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Kitchen

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Industrial assembly

In industrial assembly, a wide variety of components are assembled, screwed, welded, pressed and glued. Filling, weighing, checking and packaging are part of your everyday work. You work mainly with your hands or with simple tools and machines.

Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Industry

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Pharma

Things are hygienic here. When packaging pharmaceutical products, the work must be clean and precise. We pack products for the big pharmaceutical companies, so quality is a must. You work with your hands or monitor the processes on the machines.

Job title Jobs:
Practitioner Industry
Specialization Packaging Pharmaceutical Products

Occupies

Food

Do you like the smell of spices and tea? In the food department we pack various spices, tea and other food products, by hand or with various machines. Cleanliness is a priority here. The workrooms are specially ventilated and tempered.

Job title Jobs:
Industry Practitioner
Specialization: Food Packaging

Occupies

Logistics

Logisticians receive all types of goods, inspect them and prepare them for storage or delivery to customers.

Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Logistics

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Logistics technician EBA

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Logistics Technician EFZ

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Agriculture

For the love of nature. On our organic farm, agricultural practitioners work with animals and/or grow vegetables and fruit. You feed and care for animals, look after their well-being and keep the stables clean. In vegetable gardening you accompany the cycle from sowing to harvesting to selling the products.

Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Agriculture

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Argarpraktiker*in EBA

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Office

Do you like doing office work? As a commercial clerk, you advise customers at the reception desk, answer telephone calls, process, copy and file documents. You take care of business correspondence and work in different departments.

Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Office Work

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Businessman / Businesswoman EBA

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Businessman / Businesswoman EFZ

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Home Economics

Our housekeeping team keeps rooms and facilities clean, takes care of laundry, and helps with cooking and serving guests in the staff restaurant. You are on the road a lot and do varied work.

"Housekeeping" is any work done in the home. For example: cooking, cleaning or laundry.
Job title Jobs:
Practitioner PrA Home Economics

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Home economics apprentice EBA

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Training levels and models

PrA - Practical Training Switzerland

The two-year, practical training is a nationally organized vocational training without entry barriers. The learning objectives can be set individually according to abilities. It serves as preparation for a job in the primary labor market or for a protected job. It can also serve as preparation for basic vocational training with a Federal Vocational Certificate (EBA). Part of the PrA are also work assignments / internships outside of Altra.

"Individual" means: Every person is different, and every person is special. That's why every person needs different support. We adapt our offer to each person. This makes our offer different and individual for every person.

The basic vocational training to obtain a Federal Vocational Certificate lasts two years. It is intended for learners who are predominantly practically gifted. The defined training objectives are taught at the three learning locations, practice, ÜK`s and the public vocational school. The training serves as preparation for simple activities in a job in the primary labor market. Part of the EBA - training are also work assignments / internships outside the Altra

The three to four-year EFZ basic vocational training program is suitable for learners with good to very good academic and practical skills. The defined training objectives are taught at the three learning locations of practice, ÜK and at the public vocational school. Work assignments / internships outside of Altra are designed to expand skills, test performance and facilitate the transition to the primary labor market. Ideally, a large part or all of the training takes place in a company on the primary labor market(supported education).  

"Competence" means: A person is well versed in a field and has a lot of experience. Therefore, he can solve certain tasks well. A specialist, for example, has a lot of competence in his field.
"Performance" tells how fast and well a person can work.
"Supported Education" is English and means "education with support". A person undergoes training that prepares him or her for the general labor market. The person receives support during the training.

Vocational school PrA in Winterthur

Vocational school instruction for PrA learners takes place at the Interinstitutional Vocational School PrA in Winterthur, at the BBW. The general education subjects and sports are taught there. The offer is aimed at all PrA learners, also from training companies in the first labor market(Supported Education).

"Supported Education" is English and means "education with support". A person undergoes training that prepares him or her for the general labor market. The person receives support during the training.
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Supported Education

"Supported Education" is English and means "education with support". A person undergoes training that prepares him or her for the general labor market. The person receives support during the training.

Is a model that supports young people with support needs in obtaining a basic vocational training EBA, EFZ or a practical training PrA-, in the first labor market .

Altra's job coaches accompany and support apprentices throughout the entire training process and work closely with the training companies. Together with these partner companies, we also advise apprentices in the transition to a permanent position.

"Coaching" is English and means "to advise" or "to make fit". "Job coaching" means "making fit for the job".

Within the framework of Supported Education, Altra offers training in all professions.

"Supported Education" is English and means "education with support". A person undergoes training that prepares him or her for the general labor market. The person receives support during the training.

For a successful start to training we also offer:

In-depth clarification

In an in-depth assessment, adolescents and young adults test their aptitude for a selected occupational field and training level.

With a defined career direction, the young people are specifically prepared for the upcoming start of their training. Technical, methodological, personal and social skills are further developed. School knowledge is refreshed at the public vocational school and practical work is trained. 

For young people under the age of 25 who have completed their compulsory education. In addition to building up and stabilizing workload and performance, the focus is on developing the skills needed for a successful start to an apprenticeship. The young people are individually accompanied and supported, initially at internal workplaces, but as soon as possible also in external partner companies.

"Competence" means: A person is well versed in a field and has a lot of experience. Therefore, he can solve certain tasks well. A specialist, for example, has a lot of competence in his field.
"Individual" means: Every person is different, and every person is special. That's why every person needs different support. We adapt our offer to each person. This makes our offer different and individual for every person.
"Performance" tells how fast and well a person can work.

Our vocational integration specialists have many years of experience as training coaches. On behalf of the IV, they accompany motivated young people and committed training companies until they complete their training and, if necessary, beyond.

"Committed" means: we give our best.

For inquiries and more information about the training we are at your disposal.

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Contact

Your contact person

Sandra Arpagaus

Partner companies

For internships and/or apprenticeships in the primary labor market, we maintain a partnership-based, regional network with, among others, the Industrievereinigung Schaffhausen IVS, as well as the Kantonaler Gewerbeverband KGV-SH?

Become our partner company. Offer internships and apprenticeships to young people with support needs. Join us in promoting a successful and inclusive start to working life.

"Inclusive" means that all people can participate.

We support and accompany you and your learners throughout the entire duration of the training.

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Contact

Your contact

Thomas Maier