Robotec Solutions AG, Seon
An exceptional talent pool
Rely on top specialists
Thanks to its excellent location and attractive working conditions, Aargau offers an outstanding pool of skilled workers. Its central location in the heart of Europe makes it easier for commuters, including cross-border commuters, to access a wide range of career opportunities. Many exciting small and large companies benefit from the dual education system, which provides high-quality vocational training and thus ensures top young talent.
The University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW) and the canton’s proximity to other renowned universities guarantee an excellent academic education. In addition, the canton is home to international research institutes and corporate research centres run by globally active companies, which attract highly qualified specialists. In Aargau, you will find an exceptional talent pool for your company.
Dual education system
High-quality vocational training
Switzerland’s dual system of vocational education and training system combines theory and practice in a unique way. The vocational training courses enable young people to enter the world of work, therefore creating the next generation of qualified specialists and managers. There are around 250 apprenticeships to choose from.
Two thirds of young people in Switzerland opt for basic vocational training that provides them with a solid professional foundation and opens up a wide range of career opportunities.
Vocational training in Switzerland is of a very high standard and is comparable to a professional bachelor’s degree in other countries.
Education
Training talent for the future
The close cooperation between education and industry enables companies to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technologies. At the same time, it helps to retain young talent by implementing practical projects in industry. This is a key advantage, especially in times of skills shortages.
Thanks to its central location, Aargau is a popular place to work, attracting specialists from the business hubs of Zurich, Basel, Bern, Lucerne and southern Germany.
ETH Zurich
ETH Zurich is one of the best universities in the world and enjoys a global reputation.
Universities of Basel, Bern and Zurich
Swiss universities are amongst the best educational and research institutions in the world and enjoy an excellent reputation. Aargau is located just 30–60 minutes away from various Swiss universities.
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
With its nine specialist departments, FHNW engages in teaching, research, further education and services. FHNW’s wide range of degree programmes, proximity to practice, innovative research and global network make it an attractive and diverse educational institution and a sought-after partner for practical applications.
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is funded by the six central cantons of Switzerland. With more than 8,300 students enrolled in training courses and over 12,000 in further education, it is the largest educational institution in the heart of Switzerland.
ABB Technikerschule
The ABB Technikerschule is a public, market-oriented, performance-oriented higher vocational education institution that offers part-time courses, post-graduate study programmes and future-oriented further education options for ambitious technical specialists.
Research institutions
Pool of highly qualified specialists
Aargau is home to internationally recognised research centres and centres of excellence, which train large numbers of researchers from all over the world every year and connect them to industry through practice-oriented research projects.
Many international companies have set up their renowned research centres in Aargau in order to benefit from the canton’s optimal conditions.
Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI)
The PSI is the largest research institute for natural and engineering sciences in Switzerland. Its research focuses on three main areas: matter and material, energy and the environment, and human health. The PSI also wants to make new research findings available to industry.
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland (FHNW)
The applied research and development work at the FHNW is geared towards answering practical questions. With its range of services, FHNW supports companies and institutions in developing tailor-made solutions to various practical challenges.
Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI)
The Swiss Nanoscience Institute (SNI) at the University of Basel is a centre of excellence for nanosciences and nanotechnology. It was founded by the canton of Aargau and the University of Basel to promote research, education and technology transfer in northwestern Switzerland.The Nano-Argovia programme, which aims to promote innovation and develop expertise in nanotechnologies within companies in northern Switzerland, is funded by the canton of Aargau. It bridges the gap between basic research at the SNI and practical applications in industry.
Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL)
The Research Institute of Organic Agriculture (FiBL) is one of the world’s leading research facilities for organic farming. Its strengths include interdisciplinary research, joint innovations with farmers and the food industry, solution-oriented development projects and rapid knowledge transfer from research to practice.
Plastics Training and Technology Centre (KATZ)
The KATZ Plastics Training and Technology Centre conducts research in the field of plastics processing and thereby supports the entire range of possible applications. It provides support and advice to companies and universities for innovative projects relating to technology and applied research and development. KATZ assists companies throughout the development process, from product design to series production.
ETH Zurich
The success of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich (ETH Zurich) is built on basic research. In all its fields of activity, ETH Zurich places particular focus on interdisciplinary collaboration, thus also promoting the transfer of research results into practice and training programmes.
Syngenta Crop Protection R&D Center in Stein
The Syngenta Research Center in Stein is one of the company’s three key research and development sites for crop protection worldwide. The site in Stein also has a centre for soil health, a field testing station and an institute for seed treatment.
dsm-firmenich Science & Research Hub in Kaiseraugst
dsm-firmenich is a leading company in the areas of nutrition, health and beauty. At the company’s Science & Research Hub in Kaiseraugst, more than 200 researchers from the fields of chemistry, formulation, application and analytics work together to drive innovation forward.
ABB Corporate Research Center, Baden-Dättwil
The ABB Corporate Research Center in Baden-Dättwil is one of seven research centres operated by the ABB Group and focuses on four research areas: power products & sensors, automation, power electronics and energy & materials.
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