Items

• Handwritten draft of René Gonthier’s address to the Technical Committee, Berne 1984

  Handwritten draft by René Gonthier, prepared on squared paper for the Technical Committee meeting held in Berne in 1984. The text serves as a draft of his introductory address, including a welcome on behalf of Switzerland, references to organizational matters, and a tribute to Vice-President Bodelmann (Germany), who had resigned earlier that year. The draft further comments on Committee coordination, leadership transitions, and participation of national representatives from several countries.
• Results sheet, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Results sheet, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977
• Recipient list for correspondence, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Typed document listing recipients related to the Swiss delegation’s participation in the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977.
• Swiss Secretariat note with address of the Swiss Embassy in the Netherlands, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Swiss Secretariat note with address of the Swiss Embassy in the Netherlands, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977
• Floor plan of the competition venue, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Diagram showing the floor layout of the competition venue for the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977.
• Accommodation addresses for Competitors and Team Leaders, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Sheet listing boarding houses for Competitors and Team Leaders by country groups. It also provides the address for Experts and Delegates.
• Preliminary registration of participants, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Document listing the preliminary registration of participants for the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977.
• List of Commissions and Marking Juries, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Document listing the Technical Committee members and the Experts assigned to each skill at the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977. It identifies the President (Omata, Japan) and Vice-President (Bammer, Austria) of the Technical Committee, followed by commissions and the Experts responsible for each skill.
• Documents for Electronics, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Extensive compilation of official and technical materials for Skill 16 Electronics at the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977. The set includes marking criteria, calculation and practical test summaries, final rankings, and Test Project
• Report for Industrial Wiring, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Handwritten reportconcerning Skill 19 Industrial Wiring at the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977. It includes general remarks on the competition’s environment and organization, notes on technical and participant issues, and personal conclusions evaluating the Swiss Competitor’s performance, who achieved second place.
• Report for Industrial Wiring , 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Handwritten report in Italian by Enrico Campagnaro, concerning Skill 19 Industrial Wiring at the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977. It includes general observations on the competition, technical remarks, organizational comments, and recommendations for future events, concluding with a personal assessment of the Italian Competitor’s performance.
• Marking summary for Bricklaying, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Official score sheet listing the individual marks of 11 Competitors in the Bricklaying skill at the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977.
• National selection competitions for Swiss candidates, 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Listing of national selection competitions held in Switzerland to choose candidates for the 27th International Vocational Training Competition in Utrecht 1977. It includes the professions, locations, dates, and names of the selected Competitors along with their training companies.
• Letter from Kathe Jäggi to Daniel Sommer, 24/05/[1977]

  Letter from Kathe Jäggi to Daniel Sommer, 24/05/[1977] Subject: Personal handwritten letter discussing preparations for the Utrecht 1977 International Vocational Training Competition; mentions travel to the Netherlands, participation of Experts and family members, accommodation costs, and reflections on organization and collaboration within the Swiss team.
• Kurzreferat Arbeitstagung IBW – Unser Gastland (Short presentation at the IBW working meeting – Our host country)

  Script or notes for a presentation prepared for an IBW (International Vocational Training Competition) working meeting. It introduces the Netherlands as the host country of the upcoming competition, providing background information on Dutch culture, customs, and characteristics.
• Unser Bildungssystem im Wettbewerb mit anderen Nationen (Our education system in competition with other nations)

  Article by Daniel Sommer, reflecting on the challenges observed at the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977. It discusses the increasing specialization and intensive training methods in some countries, contrasts them with the Swiss vocational education model, and examines the effects of industrialization, mechanization, and automation on professional structures and education.
• Berufswettbewerb, wichtiger denn je (Vocational competition, more important than ever)

  Press article or communication issued by Daniel Sommer, highlighting the results and national recognition of the Swiss team at the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977. It quotes a congratulatory telegram from Federal Councillor Brugger, lists the Swiss medal winners by skill, and describes the warm reception by Regierungsrat Dr. H. P. Künzi of Zürich.
• A work olympiad (German translation of a French article by Raymond Le Poitevin), Munich 1973

  German translation of a French article reflecting on the International Vocational Training Competition held in Munich, 1–15 August 1973. It compares the event to the Olympic Games, notes that the competition is held annually for youth up to 21, comments on delegations’ unified attire, and describes the venue layout.
• Report on the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977

  Report reflecting on the purpose and value of the International Vocational Training Competition as a comparative assessment of vocational education systems. It questions the validity of results when participants are specially trained and comments on differences observed among countries. It also proposes improvements for national eliminations in Switzerland, particularly for skills 18 and 19, through stronger engagement of cantonal authorities, vocational schools, and associations, and by holding a single national elimination round
• Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Competitions to the cantonal offices for vocational education (German-speaking Switzerland), 21/09/1976

  Guidance for organizing the 1977 national and international competitions, including registration, Expert selection, and coordination across Swiss regions.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to the daily and trade press, 15/08/1977

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to the daily and trade press, 15/08/1977 Subject: Accompanying note for a press release presenting reflections on experiences from the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition in Utrecht, highlighting Switzerland’s successful results and thanking the media for their interest.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to Gianfranco Camponovo, 15/08/1977

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to Gianfranco Camponovo, 15/08/1977 Subject: Thanks for his report; agrees Switzerland need not adapt its education system to IBW nor copy others’ training methods; emphasizes careful selection and support of candidates; expects the Swiss Committee to consider these suggestions and plans to brief at the Ste-Croix experts’ meeting.
• Letter from D. Sommer to Willi Schärer, 09/08/1977

  Letter from D. Sommer to Willi Schärer, 09/08/1977 Subject: Appreciation for the detailed report on impressions from the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977; intention to use it for briefing the Committee; expresses optimism about strengthening IBW’s position in Switzerland and thanks for cooperation and support in Utrecht.
• Letter from D. Sommer to Dr. H. Chresta, 08/08/1977

  Letter from D. Sommer to Dr. H. Chresta, 08/08/1977 Subject: Thanks for support to the Swiss team at the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977; appreciation for greetings by Regierungsrat Künzi and presence of Mr Jaggi; notes the aperitif costs were paid and requests a modest contribution due to IBW’s financial constraints.
• Letter from D. Sommer to A. Padrutt, 03/08/1977

  Letter from D. Sommer to A. Padrutt, 03/08/1977 Subject: Thanks for the recommendation of suits for the Swiss participants at the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition in Utrecht; positive feedback on the suits’ performance, though issues were found with the red shirts, trouser color differences, and button quality.