Items

• Technical Committee overview of country participation for the Aarberg demonstration, January 1985

  Table prepared by the Technical Committee showing country-by-country indications of participation (“yes/no/conditional”) for the Aarberg demonstration in the skills Metal Construction and Agricultural Machinery Mechanic, including notes on candidate availability and feasibility for Osaka or Australia. Totals of participating countries are indicated at the bottom of the table.
• Letter from Manuel Francisco Tomás to René Gonthier, 10/01/1985

  Letter from Manuel Francisco Tomás to René Gonthier, 10/01/1985 Subject: Demonstration of skills in Aarberg, confirming preference for Agricultural Machinery Mechanics and indicating that Metal Construction requires further discussion.
• 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.
• 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.
• Certificate of participation to Donald Kelly, 17th International Vocational Training Competition, Bern 1968

  Certificate of participation to Donald Kelly in Turning, 17th International Vocational Training Competition, Bern 1968
• Letter from the Cantonal Office for Vocational Training (Bern) to invited participants, 29/06/1977 Subject: invitation to the reception for Bern participants in the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition

  Letter from the Cantonal Office for Vocational Training (Bern) to invited participants, 29/06/1977 Subject: invitation to the reception for Bern participants in the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition
• Letter from Ambassador Alfred Fischli (Swiss Embassy, The Hague) to Daniel Sommer, 09/06/1977

  Letter from Ambassador Alfred Fischli (Swiss Embassy, The Hague) to Daniel Sommer, 09/06/1977 Subject: reply to the request of 06/06/1977, regretting that due to budget cuts it is not possible to host a reception for the Swiss team during the 23rd International Vocational Training Competition in Utrecht, but confirming attendance by either the Consul General Scalabrino or the Ambassador at the prize-giving ceremony on 11 July 1977.
• Training camp program for the Swiss team at the International Vocational Training Competition, Utrecht 1977 (Obfelden, 07–08/05/1977)

  Document from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions detailing logistics, costs, required items, and the full program of the training camp in Obfelden.
• Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to Competitors registered for the national bricklaying selection competition, 28/03/1977

  Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to Competitors registered for the national bricklaying selection competition, 28/03/1977 Subject: announcement that the national selection competition will take place on 28–29 April 1977, with a mandatory training camp for all winners of the different skills scheduled for 7–8 May 1977, asking Competitors to reserve the weekend and informing that the detailed program will be sent to the bricklaying winner after results are known.
• Letter from Ernst Gmür (Vocational Teacher, Rickenbach) to the Commander of the Infantry School, St. Gallen, 08/03/1977

  Letter from Ernst Gmür (Vocational Teacher, Rickenbach) to the Commander of the Infantry School, St. Gallen, 08/03/1977 Subject: protest regarding the refusal of leave for Anton Schuler, a qualified carpenter selected for the national competition for the International Vocational Training Competition held on Bürgenstock on 28 February–2 March 1977, preventing his participation, while other recruits were granted leave. The letter requests clarification and emphasizes the importance of supporting talented young professionals. It is co-signed with a statement of support by Josef Bürge, Head of the Vocational School Wil and Colonel of the Swiss Army.
• Letter from Hans Dellsperger (Federal Office of Industry, Arts and Crafts, and Labour) to Wild Heerbrugg AG, 24/03/1977

  Letter from Hans Dellsperger (Federal Office of Industry, Arts and Crafts, and Labour) to Wild Heerbrugg AG, 24/03/1977 Subject: response to their letter of 28 February 1977 regarding the national selection of Competitors for Instrument Making in St. Croix, reporting on Daniel Sommer’s inquiry, confirming some irregularities (repeated use of test pieces, early workshop opening, supervised stamping) but rejecting allegations of unfairness, affirming the objectivity of the Experts and the winner’s performance, and expressing appreciation for their support of the competition. This is the final version of the draft letter found in WSI_0320.
• Letter from Daniel Sommer to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 17/03/1977

  Letter from Daniel Sommer to the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, 17/03/1977 Subject: request for assistance in finding a suitable speaker or film presentation for the national selections in 26 skills to be held in Obfelden on 7 May 1977, within the framework of the International Vocational Training Competition in Utrecht, aimed at introducing Competitors and Experts to the Netherlands and discussing organizational matters.
• Letter (draft) from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to Wild Heerbrugg AG, 1977 (no exact date)

  Letter (draft) from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to Wild Heerbrugg AG, 1977 (no exact date) Subject: response to concerns regarding the national selection of Competitors for Instrument Making in St. Croix, confirming some irregularities (repeated use of test pieces, workshop opening 5 minutes early, supervised stamping) but rejecting allegations of unfairness, affirming the winner’s performance was objectively evaluated and encouraging future participation of their apprentices.
• Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to the Training Centre of the Swiss Master Builders’ Association, 28/02/1977

  Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to the Training Centre of the Swiss Master Builders’ Association, 28/02/1977 Subject: organization of the national selection of Competitors for Bricklaying for the 1977 International Vocational Training Competition, to be held on 28–29 April 1977
• Letter from Wild Heerbrugg AG to Mr. Dellsberger, 04/03/1977

  Letter from Wild Heerbrugg AG to Mr. Dellsberger, 04/03/1977 Subject: concerns regarding the national selection of Competitors for Instrument Making in St. Croix on 21–23 February 1977, including allegations of repeated use of identical test pieces, early starts by candidates, irregular stamping procedures, discrepancies in the winner’s workpiece, and doubts about the fairness of the evaluation.
• Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to P. Häusermann, 22/02/1977

  Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to P. Häusermann, 22/02/1977 Subject: designation of Rene Frei as Expert for the national selection of Competitors for Engineering Drawing in Bern on 17–19 March 1977
• Letter from the Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to C. Dafflon, 18/02/1977

  Letter from the Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to C. Dafflon, 18/02/1977 Subject: designation of H.J. Drodbeck as Expert from Basel-Country for the national selection of Competitors for Men’s Hairdressing in Lausanne on 14 March 1977, with request to send him the necessary documentation.
• Letter from the Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to G. Baroni, 17/02/1977

  Letter from the Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to G. Baroni, 17/02/1977 Subject: designation of Josef Lindenmann as Expert representing German-speaking Switzerland for the national selection of Competitors for Painting in Lugano on 28 February–1 March 1977, and indication that C. Dafflon will arrange the appointment of a French-speaking Expert.
• Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to P. Häusermann, 16/02/1977

  Letter from the Swiss Secretariat for International Vocational Training Competitions to P. Häusermann, 16/02/1977 Subject: designation of Otto Stutz, Werkmeister at SLM in Winterthur, as Expert for the national selection competition for Fitting, held 17–19 March 1977 at the Lehrwerkstätten der Stadt Bern.
• Letter from the Lehrwerkstätten der Stadt Bern to Mr. Bögli, 09/02/1977

  Letter from the Lehrwerkstätten der Stadt Bern to Mr. Bögli, 09/02/1977 Subject: national selection competitions for Instrument Making and Engineering Drawing, held 17–19 March 1977 at the Lehrwerkstätten der Stadt Bern
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 25/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 25/02/1977 Subject: call to the national selection competitions for Ladies’ Hairdressing and Men’s Hairdressing, held 14 March 1977 at the École professionnelle de la SIC in Lausanne
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to Alfred Rost, 25/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to Alfred Rost, 25/02/1977 Subject: confirmation of the organization by the École professionnelle de la SIC of the national selection competitions for Ladies’ Hairdressing and Men’s Hairdressing, held 14 March 1977
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 25/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 25/02/1977 Subject: call to the national selection competition for Ladies’ Dressmaking, held 21–23 March 1977 at the École de couture de la Ville de Lausanne.
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to Blanche Thornhill, 24/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, to Blanche Thornhill, 24/02/1977 Subject: confirmation of the organization by the École de couture de la Ville de Lausanne of the national selection competition for Ladies’ Dressmaking, held 21–23 March 1977
• Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 04/02/1977

  Letter from the Département de l’Agriculture, de l’Industrie et du Commerce, Service de la formation professionnelle, 04/02/1977 Subject: convocation to the national selection competition for Radio and TV Repairing, held 11–12 March 1977 at the École des métiers in Lausanne.