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AGENDA

Saturday,

Sept. 16, 2023

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Travel Day 

Flights arrive in Zürich. Transportation to Zürich Marriott on your own.*

We recommend taking a taxi from the airport to the hotel. (Approx. 20 minutes)

9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m

Hospitality Studio at Zürich Marriott*

Located on the hotel's first floor. Breakfast provided.

11:15 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 

NFP Lake Zürich Welcome Cruise*

Cruise begins at the Burkliplatz dock. Indoor and outdoor seating on boat.

Guests of delegates are welcome to attend. 

3:30 p.m.   -  end of day

Free time - Dinner and evening plans on your own. 

*Zürich Marriott check-in 3 p.m.

 

*Green * signifies activities open for delegate spouses and guests.

Sunday,

Sept. 17, 2023

6:00 - 11:00 a.m

Breakfast - On your own at the hotel or at the train station.

Please note: Restaurants and retail in Switzerland are closed on Sundays with the exception of hotel and train station food vendors and shops.

11:30 a.m

Arrive at Zürich Marriott in the Century Ballroom

12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

Kick-Off Lunch at Zürich Marriott in the Century Ballroom

Sponsored by Barnes & Thornburg

 

1:00 - 1:15  p.m.

Welcome & Kick-Off

1:15 - 1:30 p.m.

Indy Region Labor Market Overview

1:30 - 2:30 p.m.

The Swiss Model: Overview of the Swiss Dual Education System

2:30 - 2:45 p.m. 

Break

2:45 - 3:30  p.m.

Role of Industry Associations in Youth Apprenticeship System

3:30 - 3:45 p.m.

Overview of Modern Apprenticeship Pilot and Statewide Community of Practice

3:45 - 4:00 p.m. 

Break

4:00 - 4:30   p.m. 

June CEMETS Recap

4:30 - 4:45   p.m. 

End of Day Recap

4:45 - 5:30 p.m. 

Break

5:30 p.m. 

Load buses at Congress Entrance in Zürich Marriott for bus transportation to

Welcome Dinner & Reception

6:00 - 9:00 p.m. 

Ice Miller Welcome Dinner & Reception at Sorell Hotel with guest speaker

U.S. Ambassador Scott Miller

We recommend bringing a light jacket as the welcome dinner will take place both indoors and outdoors.

8:30 - 11:00 p.m. 

Hospitality Studio at Zürich Marriott

Located on the hotel's first floor. Cocktails and snacks provided.

Monday,

Sept. 18, 2023

7:30 - 8:15 a.m

Breakfast and morning briefing at Zürich Marriott in the Sächsilüüte

8:15 a.m. 

Load buses for FIFA Museum

8:30 - 8:50   a.m. 

Travel by bus to FIFA Museum

9:00  a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 

Day one program sponsored by Keystone and Indy Eleven

9:15  - 10:30 a.m.

Making the Business Case: VET "Vocational Education Training" Return on Investment

10:30 - 11:00 a.m.

Break

11:00    - 12:00 p.m.

Employer Led Training: The Role of Training Centers 

12:15  - 1:00 p.m.

Wrap Up and Lunch

1:00 - 2:00 p.m. 

FIFA Museum Tour

2:00 - 2:30 p.m. 

Travel by bus to Apprenticeship Training Center

2:30 - 4:30 p.m. 

CYP (Challenge Your Potential) or Swisscomm Apprenticeship Training Center Tour

4:30 - 5:00 p.m. 

Travel by bus to Zürich Marriott

5:00 - 6:00 p.m. 

Break

6:00 p.m. 

Load buses at Congress Entrance in Zürich Marriott for bus transportation to

small group dinners

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 

Small group dinners

8:30 - 11:00 p.m. 

Elements Financial After Party at GUMP on the River

PLEASE NOTE: ThHospitality Studio will be unavailable on Monday evening.

Tuesday,

Sept. 19, 2023

7:30 - 8:15 a.m

Breakfast and morning briefing at Zürich Marriott in the Sächsilüüte

 

8:15 a.m. 

Load buses to travel to Roche: Kaiseraugst/Basel and Rotkreuz

We recommend wearing comfortable walking shoes.

9:30 - 10:00   a.m. 

Check-in and security

10:00 a.m.  - 4:00 p.m.

Day two program sponsored by Roche

 

10:00 - 10:30 a.m.

Welcome & Presentation

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.

Learning Center Tours

11:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Lunch

 

1:30 - 3:30 p.m

Program & Tours

4:00 p.m. 

Load buses

4:15 - 5:00    p.m. 

Travel by bus to Zürich Marriott

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. 

Break

6:30 p.m. 

Load buses at Congress Entrance in Zürich Marriott for bus transportation to

small group dinners

7:00 - 9:30 p.m. 

Small group dinners

9:30 p.m.

Travel by bus to Zürich Marriott

8:30 - 11:00 p.m. 

Hospitality Studio at Zürich Marriott

Located on the hotel's first floor. Cocktails and snacks provided.

Wednesday,

Sept. 20, 2023

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8:00 - 9:15  a.m

Breakfast and morning briefing at Zürich Marriott in the Century Ballroom

9:15  - 10:00    a.m

Delegation Reflections & Small Group Discussions

10:00 - 11:00   a.m

Small Business Engagement in Youth Apprenticeship

11:00 a.m. - 12:00   p.m

Role of Intermediaries in the Dual Education System

12:00    - 1:00 p.m.

Lunch and Wrap Up on Apprenticeship Ecosystem sponsored by Marian University

 

1:00  - 2:00 p.m.

Accelerating Implementation of the Modern Apprenticeship Program

2:00 - 2:45   p.m

Wrap Up

2:45 -  3:00   p.m

Break

 

3:00  p.m. 
Load buses at Congress Entrance in Zürich Marriott for bus transportation to the

Lindt Chocolate Factory

 

3:45 - 5:00   p.m. 

Lindt Chocolate Factory Wrap-up Excursion*

sponsored by Fifth Third Bank

5:00    p.m. 

Load buses to hotel

5:30 - 6:00 p.m. 

Break

6:00 

Load buses at Congress Entrance in Zürich Marriott for bus transportation to the 

Farewell Dinner at Zunfthaus zur Saffran

6:30 - 8:30 p.m. 

Farewell Dinner sponsored by First Financial Bank

8:30 - 9:15 p.m. 

Travel by bus back to Zürich Marriott

9:30 p.m. 

End of conference

PLEASE NOTE: 

  • Times reflect Central European Standard Time.

  • Zürich is six hours ahead of Indianapolis.

  • A green * signifies activities open for delegate spouses and guests.

Thursday,

Nov. 9, 2023

2:30 - 4:00  p.m

Post Trip Fireside Chat

Location: Roche Building J - Forum Cafeteria 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46256

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