Rudolf Strahm

Rudolf Strahm is a former Swiss politician and educational reformer, known for his role as a National Councillor for the Social Democratic Party (SP) and as the federal price supervisor. He significantly contributed to vocational education reform in Switzerland between 1995 and 2003, highlighting the importance of practical skills and higher vocational education. Strahm has also taught at the university level for 25 years and presided over the Swiss Association for Continuing Education (SVEB) for seven years. Additionally, he is the author of several influential works, including 'Die Akademisierungsfalle' (2014) and 'Karriere mit Berufsbildung' (2023), addressing the challenges and opportunities within vocational training and higher education in Switzerland.