VBAO course center celebrates reopening
All German-speaking students from all over the country have been attending the opticianry course center in Starrkirch since 1976. The school building was once again renovated and extended - and reopened with a small celebration on March 3, 2025.
With the new three-year basic training program, the number of apprentices has risen sharply. The course centers for ophthalmic optics have been expanded accordingly and also brought up to date in terms of infrastructure and optics. Following the opening of the new French-speaking CCO in Yverdon-les-Bains last autumn, the existing school in Starrkirch near Olten was also modernized.
On March 3, 2025, all those interested in vocational training in optometry were invited to take a look at the current status of this important place of learning in basic vocational training. For some of the numerous guests, it was their first time - for many, it was also a happy reunion with a place from years of apprenticeships long past.
After a brief welcome by VBAO President Roger Willhalm and an entertaining and informative introduction by KFA Director Nick Burkhardt, the extended classrooms were open to visitors. Instructors on site provided information about the way teaching is practiced today.
A third course center was opened in Trevano for Italian-speaking opticians in training. The open day took place on April 9, 2025. Report to follow!
