Our focus

Vocational education and training is a central element of the Swiss education system and has recently gained considerable importance in international cooperation. FoBBIZ was founded with the aim of promoting active exchange between these two domains. On the one hand, the VET expertise of Swiss players can be made internationally fruitful, and on the other hand, Swiss VET can also benefit greatly from international trends and developments.

In order to enable a rich discussion, FoBBIZ takes a thematically broad view of VET, is interested in formal VET (basic VET and higher VET) as well as in continuing VET, in company training but also in training within the framework of labour market measures in different geographical contexts. Equally, it integrates practical and scientific perspectives and discusses trends and future developments.

Activities

The FoBBIZ cultivates the exchange through thematic events and working groups as well as through public relations activities. It also publishes statements on international aspects of vocational education and training. In the past, the FoBBIZ Prize for Vocational Education and Training has been awarded for special experiences or results, which contribute to advancing vocational education and training in an international context.

The association

The Forum was founded in 2012 and is supported by individuals from Swiss institutions with diverse expertise in the international VET context. The Executive Board shapes and leads the Forum and is supported in strategic matters by the Sounding Board. An important role is played by the partners of FoBBIZ, whose support makes an essential contribution to the Forum.