A forum to put learning in the spotlight

Dual training has a long tradition in the canton of Neuchâtel. And the State is doing everything it can to continue this momentum. This week he is organizing a Careers Forum in La Chaux-de-Fonds. It is set up in collaboration with professional associations and training companies. The last part of the event is devoted to the fields of building and construction and technology. It takes place from 6 p.m. at the Anciens Abattoirs. Along the same lines, the Neuchâtel Professional Training Center (CPNE) in Le Locle is organizing open days on Friday from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Laurence Knoepfler Chevalley, head of the post-compulsory training and guidance department, explained Thursday, in “La Matinale”, that “vocational training and apprenticeship in particular have really been in the DNA of the canton for around twenty of years. And for several reasons. » It allows young people, for example, to easily integrate into the world of work. The company also benefits “because it ensures its succession”. More broadly, Laurence Knoepfler Chevalley believes that society also benefits. “Having certified people ensures good social cohesion. » This year, the canton has 4,195 apprentices in companies. This is a little less than in 2023, but overall, the figures are on the rise, even if they are slowing down. Neuchâtel is very close to achieving its objective in terms of professional training. Its goal is to achieve 85% learning in dual mode. /sma