Where can you find information about apprenticeships, occupations and work?
Wo findet man Informationen über Lehrstellen, Beruf und Arbeit?
Correct answer: D
- A at the tax administrationauf der Steuerverwaltung
- B at the Federal Archivesim Bundesarchiv
- C at the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovationim Staatssekretariat für Bildung, Forschung und Innovation
- D at the career information centreim Berufsinformationszentrum
Why
At the career information centre (BIZ), you find information about occupations, apprenticeships and continuing education. The advice is free.
Common mistakes
- C: at the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation
- The State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation is a federal office for education policy. It does not advise individual people.
Topic
Vocational education and career information
Most young people in Switzerland do an apprenticeship after compulsory school. They learn at a company and also attend a vocational school. This is called dual vocational education and training. Anyone who wants to choose or change their occupation can get free advice. This applies to young people and to adults.
Living in Switzerland
Work
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 177 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.