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Are you fascinated by the world of IT?

If so, we can offer you an exciting IT apprenticeship. Throughout our four-year training programme, you will be supported by motivated and friendly workplace trainers who will offer you a stimulating and rewarding apprenticeship with varied and interesting tasks.

Because we are interested in developing motivated young talent at the IT Service Centre ISC-FDJP, we will also discuss the possibility of continuing your employment with us once you have successfully completed your apprenticeship.

The ISC-FDJP develops and operates specialised applications for the federal offices of the FDJP, which are used to ensure Switzerland's internal security. If you would like to find out more about the ISC-FDJP as an employer, you can find further information on our Who we are page.

We offer the following Federal Vocational Diploma apprenticeships

Information Technologist – Platform Development (4 years)

As an Information Technologist in Platform Development, you plan and develop software platforms. You ensure the smooth operation and provide a secure and stable digital platform for working, communicating and learning.

Information Technologist – Application Development (4 years)

As an Information Technologist in Application Development, you plan and develop IT applications and adapt them to the needs of our users. You ensure that they work smoothly at all times. 

The benefits for you

  • Interesting apprenticeship with stimulating topics and tasks
  • One-year foundation course at the VET vocational training centre in Bümpliz
  • Flexible working hours, including working from home
  • Seven weeks' holiday, attractive apprentice salary including 13th month's pay
  • Annual camp with all FDJP apprentices
  • Half-fare railcard, discount at fitness centres, financing of a laptop
  • Participation in further and continuing education and training
  • Solid support from vocational and in-company workplace trainers
  • Attractive post-apprenticeship opportunities

Apprenticeship requirements

  • Secondary school leaving qualification with good grades
  • Reliable and helpful
  • Enjoy working in a team
  • Ability to think logically and laterally with a passion for technical challenges
  • Willingness to learn and work diligently

The apprenticeship programme

You will receive a broad-based four-year training programme with us. In the first year of your apprenticeship, you will complete a foundation course at the VET vocational training centre. You will then continue your apprenticeship in different departments of the ISC-FDJP. Two days a week, you will attend vocational school; the course is modular and provides the theoretical basis for practical work in the training company, i.e. at the ISC-FDJP.

An apprenticeship with a future

By training as an Information Technologist, you are laying the foundations for your future career. We give you the chance to put what you have learnt into practice by offering you the opportunity of a six-month employment contract on successful completion of your apprenticeship.

Want to get an idea of what it is like to work in IT?

Do you want to know what it is like to work as an Information Technologist in practice? If so, you can get an idea by spending two days with us in Zollikofen, where you can get to know one of the two areas of specialisation: application or platform development. You will work alongside specialists and apprentices who will give you a practical insight into the day-to-day work of an information technologist and introduce you to the various fields of activity and tasks involved in IT operations. Discover how diverse and exciting the IT industry can be!

If you are interested, please feel free to send us your current CV to personaldienst@isc-ejpd.admin.ch.

Your application

You can find all apprenticeship vacancies and additional information on the profession of an Information Technologist at www.lehre.admin.ch.

Apprenticeship vacancies at the ISC-FDJP are advertised online in August at www.stelle.admin.ch.

Last modification 05.12.2024

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