Inspiring young people for a successful application
The whole of Switzerland
Year-round
Education
Inspire youth with the Application Process module of the Young Enterprise Switzerland (YES) Personal Economics program. First, we offer you a short training course to become a YES volunteer. Then you can get to work with young people right in their classroom! Self-awareness and knowledge of the world of work, researching job offers, writing job applications and most importantly simulating job interviews: you coach the students (14-16 years old) in one or more of these topics according to the needs of the class and thus prepare them in an optimal way for their future job applications. You are free to use our teaching materials, to draw inspiration from our other volunteers or to share your knowledge in your own way. We need your professional experience to give the students the best chance to be inspired and motivated!
Volunteering with YES allows you to support youth and have a real positive impact. Furthermore, it's also an opportunity to develop new professional skills and access our network of partners and volunteers.
Duration:
- 2 to 3 half-days, including 2 hours of training
Location:
- In schools located in a perimeter defined by the volunteers (also possible to intervene online)
- Training course in our offices in Zurich or Fribourg or at your place of work
How it will work:
- 2 hours of training course
- Planning of the assignment with the teacher (by phone, email, videoconference or during a preliminary visit to the classroom)
- Assignment in class on 1 or 2 different dates (e.g. 1 day, 1 half-day, 2 half-days or 2x 2h)
Introduction:
- YES accompanies you and prepares you for all stages of your volunteer assignment.
Support:
- YES provides all the necessary teaching materials as well as materials used by other experienced volunteers (optional use).
- The teacher helps you plan the assignment, is always present in the classroom, and is available for any advice or assistance.
Tasks:
- Provide interactive, practice-oriented lessons to prepare the students for the application process
- Prepare lessons in advance after consultation with the teacher in order to deliver them in a serious, self-directed manner that is as close as possible to the students' needs
What you'll need:
- Enjoy contact with children
- Enjoy sharing your knowledge and experience
- Basic management skills and a good knowledge of the world of work and the application process
Note:
- The assignment is private and voluntary: volunteers represent YES and not their employer.
This educational project is funded by a foundation.
Project language
German, French, Italian
YES is an independent non-profit organisation and the leading provider of practice-oriented business and opinion education in Switzerland. Students engage with the interplay between business, society and environment. The goal is clear: the next generation should think and act entrepreneurially, engage in dialog, form well-founded opinions and take on responsibility. This is why volunteers from partner companies are involved with YES.