SFIVET is on its way to full academic status
In 2022, the Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training in Zollikofen, attended by 16,000 people a year ago, will be even more attractive
On April 21, 2021, the Federal Council approved the 2020 Annual Report of the Swiss Federal Institute for Vocational Education and Training SFIVET.
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Two themes have characterized SFIVET in the past year: accelerating digital transformation in the wake of the COVID19 pandemic and adopting the SFIVET Act.
The year 2020 was an important milestone for SFIVET: Parliament unanimously accepted the new SUFFP Act, sending a signal for strong VET and for Switzerland’s economic and educational system.
Acceleration also due to digitization
The law regulates the tasks, collaboration, teaching diplomas and other titles, organization, personnel law, financing, Federal oversight, sanctions, and processing of personal data.
When it goes into effect, the College will become the Federal College of Professional Education (SUFFP). Institutional accreditation is expected in 2022.
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As with other institutions, the challenge posed by the COVID19 pandemic has been historic for SUFFP, greatly accelerating digitization.
SFIVET introduced online courses for the tools and skills needed and to accompany the digital transformation.
The abrupt shift to distance learning and digital technologies also promoted innovation, with faculty developing new forms of teaching that could be used in hybrid formats in the future.
58 research projects, 242 successful activities in the field
In 2020, more than 16,000 people attended training or continuing education at SFIVET.
SFIVET participated in 58 research projects, carrying out a total of 242 projects – in some cases cross-sectoral – in the area of occupational development.
Internationally, SFIVET remained active with (digital) events and the conclusion of partnerships.
A final deficit of “only” 0.796 million francs
With revenues of CHF 48.478 million and total expenses of CHF 49.274 million, the 2020 financial statements end with a deficit of CHF 0.796 million.
This result is attributable to lower revenues due to the pandemic and higher costs compared to the previous year.
Equity, which can be used to offset losses and finance projects and investments, amounted to CHF 4.202 million at the end of 2020.
Center of Expertise for Vocational Training
It is responsible for the training and continuing education of VET/PET professionals, conducts research, develops professions and supports international cooperation in VET and PET.
SFIVET is located in Zollikofen near Bern (main office), Lausanne and Lugano, with external offices in Olten and Zurich.
