Key Takeaways
- Pilatus selected 30 IT apprentices for a three-week program.
- Participants worked on an IT project independently and within teams.
- SwitchBox device was developed to control electronic appliances remotely.
Pilatus, a Swiss company, sent 30 IT apprentices to Silicon Valley for a three-week training program. During this time, they worked on an IT project independently and within teams, developing innovative solutions such as SwitchBox. The experience was designed to broaden their skills and knowledge in the tech industry. As part of the program, participants visited Google headquarters, Stanford University, and other notable locations in San Francisco. Pilatus’ investment in employee development may strengthen its position in the market.