The success of the apprenticeship model in Switzerland is based on a long-standing and established cooperation between educational institutions and the business sector. Many companies in Switzerland offer apprenticeship programs in which the next generation of skilled workers receive specific on-the-job training and at the same time deepen their theoretical knowledge during classroom instruction. This allows the business sector to meet the demand for skilled workers and train their employees according to the specific needs of individual companies. At the same time, it offers apprentices the opportunity to gain valuable work experience during their training, which they can immediately put into practice and makes them more attractive on the job market, all while earning an income.
The apprenticeship model is becoming increasingly popular in the U.S. with private sector companies, U.S. federal and state agencies, researchers, educational institutions, and workforce development offices launching new apprenticeship programs.
Fracht Group, a Swiss-born, family-owned organization that serves clients worldwide with comprehensive logistics and supply chain solutions, now proudly announced its partnership with Houston Community College (HCC) to unveil the revolutionary International Freight Forwarding Apprenticeship Program. This innovative collaboration marks a historic milestone as Fracht Group becomes the first freight forwarder to establish a registered apprenticeship program in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor.
“The Department of Labor recognizes Fracht’s initiative and forward-thinking by integrating Registered apprenticeship in their workforce development strategy. Fracht is the first freight forwarding company affiliated with a registered apprenticeship in the nation,” said James Carnes, US Department of Labor. “We welcome Fracht as part of the Registered apprenticeship family of sponsors employer. We look forward to a long and prosperous partnership, under the auspices of Houston Community College’s Registered Apprenticeship Program”.
“We are thrilled to lead the way as the inaugural freight forwarder to establish a registered apprenticeship program with the Department of Labor,” added Reiner Wiederkehr, CEO of Fracht Group. “This program not only offers invaluable learning opportunities but also provides participants with competitive compensation, ensuring that learning is both accessible and rewarding.
Read the full press release by Fracht Group here.
