Ticino boasts an excellent and well-established education system, which includes universities, high schools, and technical vocational schools. This youthful and international environment attracts talents from around the globe.
The effectiveness of the Swiss dual education system is recognized worldwide, as it creates the ideal conditions for training young people in technical fields, offering an excellent balance between academic knowledge and practical workplace experience.
The global reputation of the Swiss universities and polytechnics, combined with the high quality of vocational training, are the main reasons why Switzerland consistently excels in global competitiveness rankings.
The Università della Svizzera italiana (USI) and the Scuola universitaria professionale della Svizzera italiana (SUPSI) offer world-class academic education with internationally renowned professors, interdisciplinary and interactive teaching, and strong connections to the business and corporate world. Additionally, their globally recognized research institutes act as a magnet for foreign researchers.
In high schools and vocational schools across the Italian-speaking part of Switzerland, young people can either pursue academic paths or enhance their theoretical and practical skills in technical, commercial, industrial, and medical fields.
Thanks to the comprehensive and high-quality education in English provided by The American School in Switzerland (TASIS), Franklin University Switzerland, and the Università della Svizzera italiana, families can also benefit from an international education.
Thanks to am efficient labor market regulation, low administrative burden, a dual education model, and Switzerland’s renowned labor peace, Ticino boasts a pool of skilled and qualified workers.
As part of the Swiss Confederation, Ticino benefits from the core Swiss values such as legal certainty, a stable legislation, and social harmony. The extensive educational options from the two universities, high schools, and vocational schools ensure a highly qualified workforce.
The opportunity to employ trainees (apprenticeship programs) helps in the integration of young people into the labor market and reduces the gap between the skills required by companies and those provided by the workforce. The compact size of the canton allows a swift interactions with the public administration, considered one of the best in Switzerland. This enables companies to focus their financial and human resources on business development and minimizes the bureaucratic burdens.
The local workforce's linguistic proficency is another exclusive skill. As a matter of fact, the majority of the qualified professionals speak at least two or three foreign languages. Ticino’s high quality of life also allows companies to attract highly skilled talents from abroad.
With the presence of international institutions, streamlined procedures for obtaining permits, and efficient financial services, the Canton of Ticino is well-equipped to welcome foreign managers and employees.
