Simply better! … in the workplace<\/h1><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Anyone who wants to work in Switzerland needs a range of skills, from understanding rosters and filling in electronic timesheets to logging measurements and product codes or using a computer for simple operations.<\/p>\n
To prepare workers for the demands of the world of work and remove language barriers in the professional arena, the federal government\u2019s \u2018Simply better!\u2026 in the workplace\u2019 programme (Einfach besser! \u2026 am Arbeitsplatz) funds courses that promote the following key skills:<\/p>\n
\n- Reading, writing and conversational skills in the local language<\/li>\n
- Mathematics for everyday use<\/li>\n
- Using information and communication technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Academia Languages is here to support you with the necessary know-how throughout: from planning your course and applying for funding to designing the content and delivering the tuition.<\/p>\n
For a workforce that is simply better.<\/p>\n<\/div>
How it works<\/h6><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/academia-languages.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/eb-1.png\" "\\"eb-1\\"")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>1. Contact us<\/h3><\/div>Make an appointment with Academia. Your Academia contact person will guide and support you at every step of the process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>2. Identify learning needs in your company<\/h3><\/div>Together with you, we systematically assess the learning needs in your company:
\n1.<\/span>Which jobs are involved?
\n2.<\/span> What are the requirements at these workplaces related to literacy and communication, mathematics and the use of technology?
\n3.<\/span> Are the employees at these workplaces able to meet all requirements?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/academia-languages.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/eb-3.png\" "\\"eb-3\\"")
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>3. Develop a course<\/h3><\/div>Based on your needs, with one of our teachers we develop a tailor-made curriculum for your company, thus ensuring direct benefits for your business and your employees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>4. Apply for support from the canton\/federal government<\/h3><\/div>You can apply for public funding for the courses in your company. We will support you in applying for funding as soon as the participants are known and the course concept is ready.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>5. Running training courses in the company<\/h3><\/div>The course is designed to enable employees to improve the skills they need in their daily work. Practical transfer activities, which help apply what has been learned in the workplace, are an integral part of the course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>6. Receive subsidies<\/h3><\/div>After successful completion of the course, the federal government pays the subsidies. Academia prepares the necessary documents such as attendance reports and final certificates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nOver the past few years, our employees have consistently benefited from the smooth and professional collaboration with Academia. Tailored language courses at various locations across Switzerland, with training content specifically designed around their work, have won us and our employees over. This helps reduce mistakes and misunderstandings in the workplace, improves teamwork, and – most importantly- allows for a fun atmosphere during the courses thanks to the skilled language instructors. No wonder the next course is already set to start in the coming months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%27872%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202560%20872%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272560%27%20height%3D%27872%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/span>Benni Lurvink<\/strong>, <\/span>Head of Training and Continuing Education Coop Group<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nThanks to the funding initiatives, we have provided training for our kitchen and housekeeping staff at our hotel. Working with Academia was a very positive experience and the courses ran very smoothly. We can highly recommend Academia as a training partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272970%27%20height%3D%272100%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202970%202100%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272970%27%20height%3D%272100%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/span>Sina Habegger<\/strong>, <\/span>Human Resources Belv\u00e9d\u00e8re Strandhotel<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nThanks to Academia Languages\u2019 \u201cSimply Better! … in the workplace\u201d course, our employees have significantly improved their German language skills. This has encouraged their active participation in the continuous improvement process. The practical, hands-on lessons have enriched our employees\u2019 daily work lives. Working with Academia Languages was straightforward, and their customer service was excellent. We would therefore wholeheartedly recommend Academia Languages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27709%27%20height%3D%27591%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20709%20591%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27709%27%20height%3D%27591%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/span>Yvonne Schorno<\/strong>, <\/span>HR Manager Hug Familie<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nWorking with Academia Languages has been a real asset for us. The course \u201cSimply Better!\u2026 in the workplace\u201d played a key role in breaking down communication barriers in our multicultural production environment and strengthening team dynamics. Although putting what they learned into practice was a challenge for some employees, the course was generally well-received. We particularly appreciated the seamless guidance and administrative support provided by Academia, which allowed us to focus on our daily tasks. We are already looking forward to the follow-up course in the fall and highly recommend Academia Languages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%272362%27%20height%3D%271181%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%202362%201181%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%272362%27%20height%3D%271181%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/span>Rea Zimmer<\/strong>, <\/span>HR Manager Camfil<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nDuring the course, our employees were able to further develop their German language skills directly through realistic working situations – ranging from technical vocabulary and internal documents to conversations on the construction site, in customer service, or with clients. The participants\u2019 high level of motivation and their desire to continue learning show us that this training was perceived as genuine support and a sign of appreciation. Academia Languages provided professional guidance throughout the process and delivered a practical course program that was a great fit for our company and our employees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271506%27%20height%3D%27591%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201506%20591%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271506%27%20height%3D%27591%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/span>Tamara Hersperger<\/strong>, <\/span> HR Manager alltech Installationen AG<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\nWorking with Academia was a smooth and straightforward experience. We particularly appreciated the comprehensive support with all administrative tasks, which saved us a great deal of time and effort.
\nAn individual learning plan was developed for our staff, tailored specifically to our trade and the technical terms needed in their day-to-day work.
\nThe practical German course was the ideal solution: in a small learning group, our employees were able to elevate their language skills in a targeted manner.
\nWe are very satisfied with the collaboration and can recommend Academia as a competent and reliable training partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>![](\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27814%27%20height%3D%27254%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20814%20254%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27814%27%20height%3D%27254%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\")
<\/span>Nicole Zimmermann<\/strong>, <\/span>Human Resources d\u00fcrrenberger maler ag<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\u00abSimply better!\u00bb funding scheme<\/h2><\/div><\/div>\n\u2018Simply better! … in the workplace\u2019 is a government-run funding scheme. It offers financial support to companies and organisations of any size as well as trade associations. Thanks to this funding, even small and medium-sized enterprises can afford tailor-made, internal training programmes. Further information: https:\/\/www.einfach-besser.ch\/<\/a><\/p>\nAcademia Integration also offers open-access courses to promote key life skills. These are aimed at private individuals and are subsidised by the cantons.<\/p>\n
Course descriptions and the latest information can be found at www.academia-integration.ch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>![](\"https:\/\/academia-languages.ch\/wp-content\/uploads\/am_logo_de.jpg\" "\\"am_logo_de\\"")
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Anyone who wants to work in Switzerland needs a range of skills, from understanding rosters and filling in electronic timesheets to logging measurements and product codes or using a computer for simple operations.<\/p>\n
To prepare workers for the demands of the world of work and remove language barriers in the professional arena, the federal government\u2019s \u2018Simply better!\u2026 in the workplace\u2019 programme (Einfach besser! \u2026 am Arbeitsplatz) funds courses that promote the following key skills:<\/p>\n
- \n
- Reading, writing and conversational skills in the local language<\/li>\n
- Mathematics for everyday use<\/li>\n
- Using information and communication technology<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Academia Languages is here to support you with the necessary know-how throughout: from planning your course and applying for funding to designing the content and delivering the tuition.<\/p>\n
For a workforce that is simply better.<\/p>\n<\/div>
How it works<\/h6><\/div>
<\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>1. Contact us<\/h3><\/div>
Make an appointment with Academia. Your Academia contact person will guide and support you at every step of the process.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>2. Identify learning needs in your company<\/h3><\/div>
Together with you, we systematically assess the learning needs in your company:
\n1.<\/span>Which jobs are involved?
\n2.<\/span> What are the requirements at these workplaces related to literacy and communication, mathematics and the use of technology?
\n3.<\/span> Are the employees at these workplaces able to meet all requirements?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>3. Develop a course<\/h3><\/div>
Based on your needs, with one of our teachers we develop a tailor-made curriculum for your company, thus ensuring direct benefits for your business and your employees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>4. Apply for support from the canton\/federal government<\/h3><\/div>
You can apply for public funding for the courses in your company. We will support you in applying for funding as soon as the participants are known and the course concept is ready.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>5. Running training courses in the company<\/h3><\/div>
The course is designed to enable employees to improve the skills they need in their daily work. Practical transfer activities, which help apply what has been learned in the workplace, are an integral part of the course.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>6. Receive subsidies<\/h3><\/div>
After successful completion of the course, the federal government pays the subsidies. Academia prepares the necessary documents such as attendance reports and final certificates.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/div>Contact us<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nOver the past few years, our employees have consistently benefited from the smooth and professional collaboration with Academia. Tailored language courses at various locations across Switzerland, with training content specifically designed around their work, have won us and our employees over. This helps reduce mistakes and misunderstandings in the workplace, improves teamwork, and – most importantly- allows for a fun atmosphere during the courses thanks to the skilled language instructors. No wonder the next course is already set to start in the coming months.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>
\nThanks to the funding initiatives, we have provided training for our kitchen and housekeeping staff at our hotel. Working with Academia was a very positive experience and the courses ran very smoothly. We can highly recommend Academia as a training partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>
\nThanks to Academia Languages\u2019 \u201cSimply Better! … in the workplace\u201d course, our employees have significantly improved their German language skills. This has encouraged their active participation in the continuous improvement process. The practical, hands-on lessons have enriched our employees\u2019 daily work lives. Working with Academia Languages was straightforward, and their customer service was excellent. We would therefore wholeheartedly recommend Academia Languages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>
\nWorking with Academia Languages has been a real asset for us. The course \u201cSimply Better!\u2026 in the workplace\u201d played a key role in breaking down communication barriers in our multicultural production environment and strengthening team dynamics. Although putting what they learned into practice was a challenge for some employees, the course was generally well-received. We particularly appreciated the seamless guidance and administrative support provided by Academia, which allowed us to focus on our daily tasks. We are already looking forward to the follow-up course in the fall and highly recommend Academia Languages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>
\nDuring the course, our employees were able to further develop their German language skills directly through realistic working situations – ranging from technical vocabulary and internal documents to conversations on the construction site, in customer service, or with clients. The participants\u2019 high level of motivation and their desire to continue learning show us that this training was perceived as genuine support and a sign of appreciation. Academia Languages provided professional guidance throughout the process and delivered a practical course program that was a great fit for our company and our employees.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote>
\nWorking with Academia was a smooth and straightforward experience. We particularly appreciated the comprehensive support with all administrative tasks, which saved us a great deal of time and effort.
\nAn individual learning plan was developed for our staff, tailored specifically to our trade and the technical terms needed in their day-to-day work.
\nThe practical German course was the ideal solution: in a small learning group, our employees were able to elevate their language skills in a targeted manner.
\nWe are very satisfied with the collaboration and can recommend Academia as a competent and reliable training partner.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/blockquote><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\u00abSimply better!\u00bb funding scheme<\/h2><\/div>
<\/div>\n\u2018Simply better! … in the workplace\u2019 is a government-run funding scheme. It offers financial support to companies and organisations of any size as well as trade associations. Thanks to this funding, even small and medium-sized enterprises can afford tailor-made, internal training programmes. Further information: https:\/\/www.einfach-besser.ch\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Academia Integration also offers open-access courses to promote key life skills. These are aimed at private individuals and are subsidised by the cantons.<\/p>\n
Course descriptions and the latest information can be found at www.academia-integration.ch<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
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