Aiming high

Promoting young talents pays off. Empa supports and promotes talented individuals at all levels. Illustration: Empa - The shortage of skilled workers is particularly pronounced in technical professions. Empa supports and promotes talented individuals at all levels, be it during their apprenticeship, studies, academic career or when starting a business. This support (both internal and external) benefits not only the recipients and Empa, but also the Swiss economy. Switzerland has a shortage of skilled workers; numerous industries are struggling to recruit highly qualified personnel, and there is no improvement in sight. What many people may not realize: Although Empa is not a university, the research institute supplies the Swiss economy with highly trained experts.