Cantonal Continuing-Education Vouchers (Bildungsgutscheine — varies by canton)
Cantonal vocational training offices (e.g. Geneva CFP, Zürich Berufsbildungsfonds)
What is this?
Vouchers/cofinancing toward language, IT, and basic-skills courses with approved providers. Programs and amounts differ widely between cantons — check your canton of residence.
Am I eligible?
Varies by canton. Several cantons (Geneva, Vaud, Fribourg, Zürich, etc.) run targeted training-voucher schemes for adults with limited prior education or in specific industries.
Target audience:
Eligible sectors:
What do I get?
CHF 500-3,000 per voucher (canton-dependent)
Benefit details may vary based on your eligibility and location.
How to apply
Contact your canton's vocational training office (Office d'orientation / Berufsberatung) — start at berufsberatung.ch.
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