Apply now and become part of our traditional company based in Thun, in the Bernese Oberland.
Apprenticeship.
As carpenter.
Open Apprenticeship Positions
- Starting Summer 2026, Carpenter Apprentice
To be a carpenter means to me, fulfilling customers' wishes with meticulous craftsmanship and a lot of joy
Lea Neuenschwander, Apprentice
«Trial Days»
Requests for trial days will be accepted again starting from Spring 2025.
Four-Year Training Overview
1st Year
- Intercompany courses: 20 days in Interlaken
- 1 day per week at vocational school in Frutigen
- 4 days per week at the training company
2nd Year
- Intercompany courses: 20 days in Interlaken
- 1 day per week at vocational school in Frutigen
- 4 days per week at the training company
3rd Year
- Intercompany courses: 2 days in Interlaken
- Intermediate examination: 1.5 days – 10 modules in Interlaken
- Dismantling examination: 1 hour at BZI Frutigen
- 1 day per week at vocational school in Frutigen
- 4 days per week at the training company
4th Year
- Development of the VA (In-depth project) at BZI Frutigen
- Intercompany courses: 2 days in Thun
- Learning days: 2 days at BZI Frutigen
- Final examinations at BZI Frutigen
- 1 day per week at vocational school in Frutigen
- 4 days per week at the training company
During your training at Strasserthun, you will work in various areas of our production and learn to independently handle projects:
- Training and practice corner
- Project planning, drawing
- Workshop space in the factory
- Machine room with modern machinery
- Veneer department
- Laying
- Surface treatment
- Assembly at customers’ locations
To be a carpenter means to me, combining creativity with wood
Lars Baumgartner, Apprentice
Application Process for Your Apprenticeship
To apply for an apprenticeship at Strasserthun, we require the following information and documents:
- Current CV (Resume)
- Completed application form (see button/link)
- Cover letter
- School reports for 7th and 8th grade (most recent report)
Second education: most recent employment reference - School progress reports for 7th and 8th grade (not necessary for second education)
- Passport-sized photo
to the application form (german PDF only)
Please note: We will only consider applicants who have already completed two trial days with us.
You can send all documents to the following address:
Strasser AG Thun
Mischa Wälti
Bierigutstrasse 18
3608 Thun
m.waelti@strasserthun.ch
About the Vocational Trainer
Mischa Wälti completed his training as a certified carpenter specializing in construction/windows in his home region, the Emmental, in 2009.
Since then, Mischa has gained extensive professional experience that benefits our trainees today. He has worked in various roles, including as an installer, project manager, CNC machinist in planning, and workshop manager.
Currently, Mischa is a project manager at Strasserthun. He has continued his education, becoming a certified master carpenter, and also serves as an exam expert for partial exams and IPA.
Mischa is not the only one contributing to the development of our trainees: all employees at Strasserthun work together to train our future “young talents.” This ensures that knowledge and skills are passed on to the next generation.
Mischa Wälti, Vocational Trainer