Nicole Joëlle Häuptli is a Lecturer at the ZHAW Department of Health and a Specialist in Prevention and Health Promotion. Holding a Master’s degree in Exercise and Health Sciences, alongside strong qualifications in higher education didactics and mediation, she combines scientific expertise with practical project management. She is distinguished by her competence in adult and parent education, as well as her extensive experience in the planning and evaluation of complex prevention programs. Furthermore, she is an active member of the Soroptimist Service Club, where she is committed to fostering social responsibility and leadership.
The Case: The longer the more Swiss companies are concerned about apprentices’ gaps in basic skills, particularly in writing and mathematics. The Commentary: A recent survey of nearly 3,000 companies found that three out of four provide additional tutoring, which creates significant costs and demands, especially for smaller businesses. As…
The Case: Reading and mathematics performance have nosedived across OECD countries. The Commentary: PISA 2025 highlights two priorities: Strengthening foundational skills and ensuring that digital technologies as well as AI are used purposefully and in moderation.
The Case: In the second quarter of 2026, the total employment in Switzerland, excluding agriculture, increased by 2.0 % compared with the same quarter of the previous year. The Commentary: On a seasonally adjusted basis, employment rose by 0.5 % compared with the previous quarter, while companies reported 2.7 %…
The Case: Training companies need reliable and comparable ways enabling them to assess young people’s performance. The issue is not just about school grades, but rather about the lack of consistency and comparability between them. The Commentary: The debate about abolishing school grades has been framed too narrowly. The key…
The Case: Switzerland’s vocational education and training (VET) system is widely regarded as a successful model*. Yet, fewer young people opt for serving an apprenticeship, despite the fact that many apprenticeship positions remain available. Education economist Stefan C. Wolter considers this a concerning trend. Currently, just over 90 % of…
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