PCP
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Research capacity requires continuity, skilled teams and institutions able to sustain uncertain work. Technical education needs links to practice and equipment that learners can use. Study should examine how these resources are organised and how cooperation contributes to lasting competence.
Application within Swiss institutions
Swiss vocational education and research institutions offer clear points of contact. The PCP proposes exchanges and shared research that strengthen teaching, technical knowledge and productive capability. Agreements should explain study recognition, resources and the work expected from each institution.
The Party’s position
The PCP supports strong public education, accessible continuing education and dependable support for research. Students and apprentices need suitable learning conditions. Technical competence, scientific inquiry, language learning and the ability to take part in public discussion belong together. Training policy should consider the circumstances of people returning to study during working life.
Proposed measures
- Maintain dependable support for teaching and research infrastructure.
- Improve access between vocational and academic pathways.
- Support continuing education with usable time and financing.
- Develop research cooperation and educational exchanges with China.
- Strengthen shared facilities for technical training.
- Include teachers, researchers and learners in the assessment of reforms.
Assessment of results
- Access, completion and transitions between pathways.
- Availability of equipment and qualified teaching staff.
- Access to continuing education during working life.
- Research and educational outputs of cooperation.
