Training tomorrow’s energy experts

With 440 apprentices in 20 professions, the Axpo Group is making a vital contribution to Switzerland’s energy future. Targeted investments in practical training, digital skills and the development of expertise in energy supply security, decarbonisation and digitalisation are laying foundations for the skilled workers of tomorrow.

The energy future requires well-trained specialists who combine technical knowledge, a sense of responsibility and an openness to new technologies. Consistently committed to training talented young people, Axpo is taking responsibility for the long-term development of the energy sector in Switzerland and abroad.

Training in 20 professions

In Switzerland, 440 Axpo apprentices are currently completing their training in 20 different professions, ranging from electricians and engineers to specialists in building technology and business development. Apprentices acquire and develop skills in areas such as power plants, grid infrastructure, IT and services. Their practical training also cultivates a broader understanding of the interrelationships between different disciplines in the energy supply chain.

Axpo attaches great importance to the quality of teaching and support available to trainees. Courses follow clearly structured learning paths, supervised by qualified vocational trainers. Modern training centres – for example, in building technology, power grids, or at the Beznau nuclear power plant – offer a professional learning environment. The programme’s success can be judged by results: more than 90 per cent of apprentices qualify and around 80 per cent are hired after completing their apprenticeship.

Experiences that broaden horizons

Axpo offers apprenticeships throughout Switzerland, strengthening the company’s regional presence and contributing to the development of skilled workers across the country. Close cooperation with schools, cantons, course centres and partner companies is also an important key to success. Trial apprenticeships, training information events and joint projects create contact points with technical and digital professions at an early stage,  encouraging interest in energy sector careers.

Opportunities to gain international experience also contribute to the development of trainees. Those undertaking digital apprenticeships regularly participate in projects abroad – in Spain, for example – working together with teams from other countries on specific topics. Assignments such as these broaden horizons and help promote team spirit, personal initiative and creative thinking.

Further expansion of training capacity planned

Over the coming years, Axpo will continue to expand its training capacities and offerings, particularly in professions related to renewable energies and digitalisation. At the same time, Axpo continues to work on the further development of its training plans and formats to best meet the industry’s increasing demands.

For Axpo, training young specialists is much more than an investment in its own young talent. It contributes to the security of energy supply, promotes decarbonisation and digitalisation in Switzerland,  and has become a key component of the company’s commitment to a sustainable energy future.