The Märtplatz Foundation is a training institution for young people with mental and social difficulties. Around 45 people are trained in eleven workshops and studios, most of whom are between 16 and 25 years old.

The focus of the training is on the individual with their talents, interests and abilities: Strengths are encouraged and manual, technical and professional skills are learned and deepened. During the training process, we can provide all apprentices with training tailored to their needs - in manual, creative, gastronomic and technical professions. The aim is successful training and sustainable integration into the workplace. The following qualifications are available: Federal Certificate of Competence (EFZ), Federal Vocational Certificate (EBA) and practical training according to Insos (PrA).

The Märtplatz Foundation was founded in 1985 and is based in Freienstein/ZH. The workshops and studios are located on the site of a former cotton mill, and two stores are based in Embrach.