As a socially responsible business we support our employees and also many local organizations around the world through money-raising initiatives and volunteer work. Further information on our social commitment may be found at: http://colt.net/corporate-social-responsibility.

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LIFT is an integration and prevention program at the interface between elementary school (Sek I) and vocational training (Sek II) for young people from the 7th grade onwards with a more difficult starting position in terms of later direct integration into the world of work.

The core element is regular short assignments, so-called “weekly work placements”, in commercial enterprises in the respective region. The placements in local companies take place on a voluntary basis during school-free periods.

The young people are selected by the responsible teachers according to LIFT criteria and are well prepared and supported by specialists from the school for their assignments in the companies.

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At the end of the campaign, the total amount of money raised will be doubled by the Colt Group. This means that each franc and every km will count. So the individual target of CHF 2,000 target should not be seen as just a guideline — the more the better!