CERN Apprenticeship Programme

The CERN Apprenticeship Programme offers multi-year, dual apprenticeships leading to a Swiss Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC) in several technical and information fields. Apprentices receive hands-on training with expert mentorship, complemented by 1–2 days per week of theoretical schooling, and work under an apprenticeship contract lasting three to four years. Available trades include Information and Document Assistant, Electronics Technician, Physics Laboratory Technician and Polymechanic, among others.

Apprenticeship contract for 3–4 years; Federal Certificate of Capacity (CFC); hands-on training with expert mentorship; 1–2 days per week of theoretical school training.

Applicants must hold Swiss nationality or a valid Swiss residence permit, or be an EU national who will obtain a Swiss work permit before starting; they must have completed compulsory schooling. Proficiency in French at C1 level is required.

Apply online for specific vacancies by submitting a CV, cover letter and school reports; technical apprenticeships are recruited via the Union Industrielle Genevoise/CEP-formation process. Applications are reviewed, shortlisted candidates are interviewed (online), and successful applicants receive an offer and onboarding.