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• 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.
• Corporate envelope of the Netherlands Committee for National and International Vocational Competitions

  Corporate envelope of the Netherlands Committee for National and International Vocational Competitions
• Score sheet for Joinery, 13th International Vocational Training Competition, Lisbon 1964

  Score sheet for Joinery, 13th International Vocational Training Competition, Lisbon 1964
• First place certificate to Daniel Henry Cooper, 11th International Vocational Training Competition, Gijón 1962

  First place certificate to Daniel Henry Cooper in Joinery, 11th International Vocational Training Competition, Gijón 1962
• Brochure of Busan National Mechanical Technical High School, Korea

  Printed brochure describing the history, organization, and facilities of Busan National Mechanical Technical High School (formerly Busan National Vocational School), authorized in 1967. It details the school’s curriculum, technical departments (Mechanical, Plumbing, and Electrical), student statistics, staff, workshops, and equipment. The document highlights visits by national leaders, scholarship and dormitory systems, and the school’s achievements in vocational training, including hosting the 24th International Youth Skill Olympics in 1978.
• 26th International Skill Olympics, Atlanta 1981. Handbook

  Printed booklet containing the official programme and general information for the 26th International Skill Olympics held in Atlanta, Georgia, USA, from 8 to 21 June 1981. It includes welcome messages from Larry W. Johnson (VICA Executive Director), Governor George Busbee, and Francisco Albert Vidal, as well as lists of the International Assembly, advisory and organizing committees, Competitors from Member Countries, commissions and juries, skill demonstrations, detailed daily schedules, competition area floor plans, and general and emergency information. The event was hosted by the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (VICA) at the Georgia World Congress Center.
• 23rd International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977. Handbook

  Printed booklet containing the official programme and information for the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition held in Utrecht, Netherlands, from 26 June to 12 July 1977. It includes welcome messages from Dr. J.A. van Kemenade and Manuel Valentín-Gamazo, lists of committees and officials, participating countries and trades, detailed daily schedules, competition maps (Irenehal and Marijkehal), and general logistics.
• 27th International Vocational Training Competition, Linz 1983. Handbook

  Printed booklet containing the official programme and general information for the 27th International Vocational Training Competition held in Linz, Austria, from 15 to 29 August 1983. It includes welcome messages from Rudolf Kirchschläger, Manuel Valentín Gamazo, and the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber, a detailed day-by-day schedule of events, lists of participating countries, trades, juries, committees, and Experts, as well as competition logistics, maps of the venue, and acknowledgements to supporting institutions and companies.
• 17th International Vocational Training Competition, Berne 1968. Handbook

  The document includes welcoming messages, lists of officials and delegates, participating countries, schedule of events, trade distribution, and competition logistics.
• Programme of the 11th International Vocational Training Competition, Gijón 1962

  Small size printed programme detailing the schedule of the 11th International Vocational Training Competition held in Gijón, Spain, from 26 August to 11 September 1962. It lists daily activities for the Jury, Organizing Council, Competitors, and official representatives, including the preparation of exercises, competition timetable, marking procedures, meetings, and sightseeing programs. The document also specifies the venue at the Labour University of Gijón
• 16th International Vocational Training Competition, Madrid 1967. Handbook

  Handbook containing the official programme and information for the 16th International Vocational Training Competition held in Madrid, Spain, from 3 to 18 July 1967. It includes forewords by Eugenio López (President of the International Committee) and the Mayor of Madrid, details on accommodation, organization board, participating countries, 36 skills, competition venues, and a complete day-by-day schedule of activities, excursions, and ceremonies. The booklet also provides maps and lists of workshop locations at the Centro Sindical No. 1 de Formación Profesional Acelerada.
• 15th International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1966. Handbook

  Handbook providing the official programme and general information for the 15th International Vocational Training Competition held in Utrecht, Netherlands, from 14 to 29 June 1966. It includes messages from Eugenio Lopez, President of the International Committee, details about trades (30 skills), participating countries, accommodation, organizational committees, and a day-by-day schedule of events, excursions, and ceremonies. The document also lists supporting institutions and companies that contributed to the event.
• Photo album of the 28th International Vocational Training Competition, Osaka 1985

  Commemorative photo album produced by the Japan Organizing Committee for the International Vocational Training Competition, documenting the 28th edition held in Osaka, Japan, from 21 to 27 October 1985. It includes multilingual introductory texts, competition venues, trades list, results table, and photographs of the opening and closing ceremonies, events, and participants. The publication expresses appreciation to all competitors, delegates, and officials, and lists the member countries and organizational representatives of the IVTC.
• Report on the 27th International Vocational Training Competition, Linz 1983

  Printed report published by the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber. It describes the 27th International Vocational Training Competition held in Linz, Austria, in 1983. The booklet includes introductory messages from Rudolf Sallinger and Carl Hans Schönbichler, details about the competition’s organization, list of participating countries and skills, results and medal winners, member assembly information, and photographic documentation of events, visits, and ceremonies.
• 28th International Vocational Training Competition, Osaka 1985. Handbook

  Handbook containing the official programme of the 28th International Vocational Training Competition held in Osaka, Japan, from 14 to 28 October 1985. It includes welcome messages from Francisco Albert and Shigeichi Koga, a detailed daily schedule of events and meetings, information for participants, lists of competition venues, trades, and members, as well as floor plans and enrolment tables.
• Folder from Bruynzeel Fabrieken, Zaandam 1966

  Folded souvenir folder presented by Bruynzeel Fabrieken on the occasion of a visit to the company in Zaandam, dated 27 June 1966, held in connection with the 15th International Vocational Training Competition in Utrecht. It includes a printed card with the company logo, a black-and-white aerial photograph of the factory, a group photograph of the visitors in front of the Bruynzeel building, and a back page with multiple handwritten signatures.