AGENDA
Saturday,
Sept. 16, 2023
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: The Hospitality 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
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:
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Times reflect Central European Standard Time.
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Zürich is six hours ahead of Indianapolis.
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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