The role of internships in Switzerland (2019)

Credits Illustration by Giada Ganassin.

Special thanks to Statistisches Amt des Kantons Basel-Stadt (Statistical Office of the Canton of Basel-Stadt), Unia Jugend, die Gewerkschaft, (Unia Youth, the trade union) and the Office of Economy and Labour (AWA).

Keywords

Interdisciplinary consultancy. Internships. Mental health.

(Dis)comfort

Internships can be beneficial for career development and employers. I have noticed that there is little data on internships in Switzerland, and I wonder to what extent internships are comfortable and for whom.

Psychology

I talked to Statistisches Amt des Kantons Basel-Stadt (Statistical Office of the Canton of Basel-Stadt) and the Office of Economy and Labour (AWA) to ask for their data insights and to hear their perspectives.

Design

I collected data during my talk at Launchlabs. According Unia Youth, a trade union, the most vulnerable group are young people who must have internship experience before their practical apprenticeship.

Public outreach

I was invited to give a talk at the Launchlabs Basel by Fuckup Nights global movement, Vol 21 (29.10.2019).

Credits Illustration by Giada Ganassin.

Special thanks to Statistisches Amt des Kantons Basel-Stadt (Statistical Office of the Canton of Basel-Stadt), Unia Jugend, die Gewerkschaft, (Unia Youth, the trade union) and the Office of Economy and Labour (AWA).

Keywords

Interdisciplinary consultancy. Internships. Mental health.