Okay here is the rub:

I am currently participating in an "Orientation" course funded by the RAV (unemployment office). The course is two parts, the first being the "theory" so to speak, the last being an 8-Week intership (Tue-Fri).

I am currently trying to find a praktikum closer to where I live (St.Gallen), but I am now getting to the point where Zürich looks like my best chance. The company that hosts me does not have to pay a single cent/rappen: it is all covered by the unemployment insurance. And there is no obligation to find offer a job at the end of the 8-weeks. So basically, for 2 months you get a free employee! Naturally I would not expect to be just a gopher or coffee-maker, although if the facilities exist I can make a damn fine cappucino. The aim is to give an insight into the position offered, and see if the praktikum would offer a direction in which to advance my career.

If anyone can help please PM me.