Initial Vocational Training

About the job

According to the Vocational Training Act and Vocational Training Ordinance, young people who have fulfilled their compulsory schooling but, due to their health condition, development, or other circumstances, are (still) not able to meet the requirements of a regular basic vocational training, can receive a legally recognised training through an apprenticeship.

The apprenticeship aims to impart the necessary skills and knowledge to young people who are primarily practically gifted to master simpler work processes.

The workshop department of the hpz carries out the following initial vocational measures on behalf of the Disability Insurance:
– Pre-apprenticeship
– Vocational preparation year
– hpz internal apprenticeships: private law, with hpz certificate
– Apprenticeships: legally recognised in Liechtenstein, with apprenticeship certificate from the Office for Vocational Training and Career Counselling (ABB)
– Two-year basic vocational training with a federal vocational certificate (EBA) only in the kitchen

Target group
Motivated, performance- and learning-willing young people and young adults who require targeted professional as well as educational guidance for career orientation or learning a profession.

Objectives
– Prepare for entry into vocational training
– Personal future planning
– Resilience training
– Targeted development of professional knowledge and work methodology
– Train social and self-competence
– Increase integration opportunities
– Completion of training

Admission criteria
– Registration by the IV office or other clients
– Clarified financing (cost approval)

Duration
Depending on the assignment, 1 to 2 years

Job titles of the legally recognised apprenticeships in Liechtenstein
– Gardener specialising in vegetables
– Kitchen assistant
– Woodworker
– Workshop service worker
– Atelier seamstress
– Domestic worker
– System catering employee
– Bicycle mechanic

We also offer all state-recognised apprenticeships with reduced requirements as hpz internal apprenticeships.

For detailed information about the vocational measures, the social services department of the hpz will be happy to assist you. We look forward to your enquiry.