Let’s get started together and shape the future

New people, new tasks, new surroundings – and straight into the thick of it: new Implenia apprentices from German-speaking Switzerland kicked off their apprenticeships with four days at the Melchtal sports camp. It wasn’t about sitting through long lectures, but about settling in, getting involved and giving things a go.
Building together – starting with the team
“We deliberately make the programme varied,” explains Anita Läderach, who is responsible for the apprenticeship programme at Implenia Switzerland, amongst other things, and has been organising the induction week for many years. “Topics include: information on the curriculum and about Implenia; workshops on learning techniques, health and safety; practical exercises on lifting and carrying, hazardous substances and accident prevention; and an obstacle course organised by the Swiss Accident Insurance Fund (SUVA). There are also team tasks that get our new colleagues working together straight away.”
Experience shows that, whether during a workshop, a shared meal or through playful activities, the group quickly strikes up a conversation, as Anita Läderach emphasises: “Solving tasks, trying out ideas, laughing together, helping one another – this is precisely what creates what matters most at the start of the course: initial connections across professions, locations and fields.”
An insight into a major real-life project
A real highlight in 2026 was the visit to the Los 200 Sisikon Tunnel project (part of the new Axen Road on Lake Lucerne). After a brief introduction, the groups headed straight to the construction site. There, theory suddenly became reality: machinery, processes, safety, teamwork – and an infrastructure project in which Implenia is playing a leading role.
“The visit to the Sisikon Tunnel was a particular highlight,” explains Apprentice Manager Lara Minotti. “On site, you really get a sense of just how varied the work at Implenia is – and how important it is for everyone to work together on a construction site.”
Starting their training with enthusiasm
To round off the week, the apprentices set out their personal goals for their apprenticeship before, after four days packed with input, practical exercises and shared experiences, they set off for their actual training locations – armed with a good overview of Implenia’s activities, new contacts and the feeling of having settled into their training companies.
Lara Minotti is convinced of the value of the induction week: “It’s wonderful to see how the apprentices forge links across different occupational groups and departments. It’s precisely this mix of activities, discussion and shared experiences that makes the week so valuable.”








