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Apprentices typically earn between 400 and 1,200 francs per month in the first year of their training. For well-earning students, this could be 1,700 francs in the final year of study. In many jobs, even at the end of training, income is still less than 1000 francs a month.
Bell CEO Lorenz Wyss, 64, wants to change that. His proposal is revolutionary: “An apprentice earns the minimum wage of 2,000 francs in the first year of training, 3,000 francs in the second year and 4,200 francs in the third year; each consisting of a basic parts and performance component,” he says. Interview with “Tagesanzeiger”. Because, according to Wyss, salaries are no longer up to date. As income increases, young people need to support the family budget and, for example, create a third pillar at an early age.
The search for apprentices is becoming increasingly difficult: “We have currently hired 20 apprentices. One of them is a butcher. It’s a terrible situation, but this is the trend. That’s why I say: If we want to be in a good position in the long term, we need three times as many apprentices.” Hairdressers can hardly find any apprentices anymore.
From butcher to CEO
According to the Bell CEO, it is out of the question for an unskilled person to earn more than an apprentice in his third year of training; because the work done is comparable. “We must tell students: You are valuable, you are important, we trust you – because we want you to stay with us after your apprenticeship.” Eventually, Wyss rose from apprentice butcher to general manager. Pay is only one component, but an important one.
The Basel region employers’ association welcomes Bell’s commitment to the apprenticeship system. But there are some reservations: The article states that you should also consider the industry. Because not every company can afford such high apprentice salaries. (kae)
Source :Blick
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