Job Training Foundation

The Job Training Foundation is responsible for the coaching and educational opportunities for teenagers and young adults during their internships at the jobfactory.
In addition to gaining work experience in one of the business areas
of the AG or the Foundation, the young people and young adults go through
adults an application program. They participate in training courses in German, general education, mathematics, personality development
training, Microsoft Office programs, financial education and sports activities and benefit from individual coaching.

The Job Training Foundation includes six additional business areas, all within a protected environment. These business areas offer low-threshold work and are particularly suitable for young people who lack the soft skills required for an internship in the mainstream labor market.

Work areas

In addition to individual coaching, training courses, the application program, and Lab 4.0 (starting in 2021), the Job Training Foundation has three dedicated business areas. Internships in the fields of industry, packaging, and studios provide young people with a launch pad into the professional world. Here, the young people receive even more intensive support from the foundation's team. The products and services produced here are sold to a diverse clientele through various channels, just like in the AG's business areas with the young people.

  • CANDLES

    Candles and various decorative items are produced here throughout the year, packaged and sold at the autumn fair, the Christmas market and in the jobfactory store.

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  • ASSEMBLY

    In furniture assembly, a wide range of assembly jobs are carried out, depending on the order, e.g. partial and final assembly of lamps and furniture.

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  • PACKAGING

    Advertising mailings and mailings are packaged here, often in cooperation with our printing company.

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  • TEXTILE PRINTING

    Various textile printing orders are carried out according to customer requirements.

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  • SEW

    Various sewing work is carried out according to customer requirements.

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  • BIXS STORE

    Bicycles are sold here and services such as service and repairs are carried out.

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Work training module

The “Work Training” module includes at least three days of practical work experience.
Initially, all adolescents and young adults complete their work training in the work areas of the Job Training Foundation. Once they have mastered the basic skills, they transfer to one of the work areas of Job Factory Basel AG. The adolescents and young adults are supported by social workers and specialists in the respective departments.

Application training module

The trainees regularly and actively apply for suitable apprenticeships, trial weeks and internships and receive individual support.
The personal career aspirations are determined through interest tests and intensive discussions about one's own skills, strengths, and weaknesses, and are continually reflected upon. A significant component of the application training is research: finding open apprenticeships, getting to know potential training companies through their websites, and establishing contacts through phone calls. Each application file is tailored precisely to the potential employer.
tailored.

School Education Module

The goal of the lessons is to refresh and deepen existing school knowledge in mathematics, German, and general education, thus facilitating the transition to vocational school. Weekly attendance fosters close contact and exchange between all participants. In small groups, the trainees learn according to the principles of individualization and differentiation. This allows us to optimally supervise and support them without pressure to perform or stress. We do not assess learning progress through class tests or grades, but rather through dialogue. Through this personal exchange, we can determine the next steps.
plan for further learning success in the best possible way and at the same time ensure the individual
Strengthen personal responsibility. We also prepare interns for basic or multi-checks.

Sports module

The working Swiss population spends the majority of their day at work. In addition to leisure activity, exercise and sport should therefore also be encouraged in the workplace. We offer a wide range of sports activities for teenagers and young adults, as sport is a required subject in almost every vocational training program.

IKA module

The course provides basic knowledge and skills for the effective use of
Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Participants will learn how to use Word for
Creation of professional documents (focus on application documents), Excel for the
They will be able to create spreadsheets and simple data analyses, as well as use PowerPoint to create meaningful presentations. At the end of the module, participants will take an exam. Upon successful completion, they will receive a certificate that they can use for job applications.