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1 State - People - Authorities - 15 Authorities - 152 Council of State and Cantonal Administration - CHAPTER ONE General Provisions
Table of Provisions (21)
Statutory Text (21 Articles)
The present decree aims to
a) regulate the AFP and CFC apprenticeship positions and those of trainees preparing for a professional maturity within the cantonal administration;
b) set the salary for apprentices and trainees preparing for a professional maturity in the services of the cantonal administration.
1. These provisions apply to the cantonal administration, cantonal public educational institutions, the judiciary, the Cantonal Finance Control (hereinafter: CFC), and the General Secretariat of the Grand Council, subject to the specific competencies of these entities.
2. Partners tasked with public duties of the cantonal administration may participate in the training of apprentices and interns preparing for professional maturity and thus benefit from the infrastructure offered, under the conditions set by the State's Human Resources Service (hereinafter: SHRS).
1. The SRHE is authorized to train apprentices and trainees preparing for a vocational maturity certificate in the commercial field. It decides on the places of occupation in accordance with the legal provisions applicable to the respective training programs.
2. In all other fields, the SRHE shall request authorization to train from the Post-Compulsory Education and Career Guidance Service (hereinafter: PECGS).
Apprenticeship positions are published on the orientation.ch website, as well as on the State's website, which also publishes internship offers.
1. The head of the concerned service or entity notifies the SRHE of the company trainer (CT) responsible for monitoring the apprentice or intern.
2. The CT is selected based on their skills and qualifications in order to comply with legal requirements. At least one CT is designated for each person in training. The apprentice or intern must be supervised and under surveillance throughout their practical training.
3. The CT attends the courses offered to company trainers.
1. The SRHE drafts the apprenticeship or internship contract and submits it to the parties for signature. The salary is covered by the SRHE.
2. The contract is approved by the SFPO.
3. The working conditions are those applicable to public office holders.
1. Any modification of the contract must be decided in agreement with the SRHE and communicated to the SFPO.
2. The SRHE consults the SFPO before any decision to terminate a contract.
1. The cost of inter-company courses required by the training ordinances shall be borne by the SRHE.
2. The cost of inter-company courses shall be borne by the partners of the cantonal administration mentioned in Article 2, paragraph 2.
1. A minimum quota of 7% apprentices is required for the entire administration.
2. This rate is calculated based on the full-time equivalent (FTE) staff numbers from June of the year preceding the relevant school year, including administrative and operational personnel of the cantonal administration, the judiciary, cantonal public educational institutions, the CCFI, and the general secretariat of the Grand Council.
3. Other trainings or internships, particularly post-diploma professional maturity internships, in higher technical schools (HTS) or universities of applied sciences (UAS), are not considered in the calculation of apprentice staff numbers.
The internal allocation of apprenticeship positions within the cantonal administration is determined by the general secretaries and the relevant departmental services, in collaboration with the SRHE. The SFPO may be involved in this process.
1. The HRSS is responsible for the recruitment process of apprentices in the commercial sector. It is in charge of selecting the candidates and placing them in the relevant department. It ensures that apprentices can attend various departments.
2. The entities are responsible for the recruitment process and selection of candidates in other professions. They ensure that apprentices can, whenever possible, attend various departments.
1 The Wage (Value 2013) for Apprentices is as Follows
- 1,640 francs per month in the 4th year.
2. Apprentices receive a thirteenth salary in the month of December. When the apprenticeship begins or ends during the year, the portion of the thirteenth salary is calculated on a pro rata temporis basis.
3. The right to the cost-of-living allowance is regulated analogously in accordance with Article 56 LSt.
At the end of the school year, a performance bonus may be paid by the SRHE upon submission of report cards confirming an average of 5.2 or higher
Average Grades
End of 1st Year
End of 2nd Year
End of 3rd Year
End of 4th Year
5.2 to 5.49
CHF 80.00
CHF 120.00
CHF 180.00
CHF 200.00
5.5 to 5.7
CHF 100.00
CHF 150.00
CHF 250.00
CHF 270.00
Over 5.7
CHF 120.00
CHF 200.00
CHF 300.00
CHF 320.00
1 Where the FFE establishes a training plan in accordance with the training ordinance governing the concerned profession. She or he provides the apprentices with the necessary support and contacts the SRHE without delay for any questions related to monitoring. The SRHE seeks assistance from the SFPO in the event of difficulties.
The SRHE establishes the procedures by way of directives.
Entities are responsible for the recruitment procedure and the selection of candidates.
1. The salary (based on 2013) for interns preparing for a professional maturity is 1,200 francs per month.
2. Interns receive a thirteenth salary in December. When the internship begins or ends during the year, the portion of the thirteenth salary is calculated on a pro rata temporis basis.
3. The right to the cost-of-living allowance is regulated analogously in accordance with Article 56 LSt.
1. The FFE establishes a training plan in accordance with the training ordinance governing the relevant profession. He or she provides the necessary support to the trainees and seeks assistance from the institution responsible for the training contract or the SFPO in case of difficulty.
2. The FFE is responsible for the preparation of reports and evaluations.
The SRHE establishes the procedures by way of directives.
The decree regulating the apprenticeship positions offered within the cantonal administration, dated June 9, 2010 [7], and the decree setting the salaries of apprentices and trainees preparing for a professional baccalaureate in one of the services of the cantonal administration, dated May 10, 2006 [8], are repealed.
1. This decree shall come into force as of October 1, 2025.
2. It will be published in the Official Journal and inserted into the Neuchâtel legislative compendium.