A programme for Ukrainians with protection status S in Switzerland
14 live webinars in Ukrainian: from assessing where you stand to labour law, application documents, interviews and career pathways. Free, online, open to every canton.
Supported by
Unterstützt durch den Integrationskredit des Bundes (SEM)
Supported by the federal government’s integration fund (SEM)
Each team member speaks from their own professional perspective. Together, the seven quotes show the logic of the project.
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Project coordination
“I came to Switzerland almost 30 years ago and I know how much a community can achieve. JobBridge connects the knowledge of Swiss institutions with the experience of Ukrainians, so that others find their own way faster.”
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Webinar moderation
“As a journalist I know that good information changes decisions. It matters most to receive it honestly, clearly and in your own language from people who know this path. That is what we want to convey in every webinar.”
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Communication and psychological support
“As a psychologist I see that the hardest step into working life is often an inner one. Uncertainty and fear can hold people back. Those who understand where they stand and see a realistic next step can turn frustration into motivation.”
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Visual design
“Good design makes complex things clear. I create a clear visual path so that information is quick to grasp, people find their way through the Swiss application process more easily and take the next step with more confidence.”
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Partnership Manager
“Economic integration works when knowledge is practical and easy to reach. JobBridge brings webinars, materials and experience together on one platform, so they stay available after the sessions and create real long-term value.”
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Marketing strategist and targeted advertising specialist
“As a marketer, I know that even the most valuable knowledge changes nothing if it does not reach people. My role here is to make sure everyone looking for their path in Switzerland learns in time that this support exists.”
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Job coach
“As a job coach, I believe everyone can do more than they think. I have restarted my own career several times – in Germany, Italy and Switzerland – and I know that experience does not disappear; it simply needs to be made visible.”
Where you stand on the way to work and where to start. A five-step self-assessment, 10–15 minutes. You get your stage, your readiness score, a personal plan and three webinars for you.
One programme of 14 sessions. Under every session: date, status and registration. After the session the materials appear right here: recording, key takeaways, interview and toolkit.
Session 0 and a short online test show where you stand and which sessions you need first.
Law and Status S, RAV, application documents, job search, interviews, diploma recognition, workplace culture, further education.
IT and digital, health and care, hospitality and services, technical occupations, entrepreneurship.
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Where do I stand?
Vira
Rodionova
Job coach, Ingeus Switzerland; former volunteer coordinator of the Power Hub Zug mentoring programme
Expert of the introductory webinar “Where am I now?” – a personal assessment for the Swiss labour market
“As a recruiter I saw how employers read CVs. As a job coach I see how often people underestimate what they can already offer. The first step is an honest look at where you are now: your strengths, your gaps and a realistic path into the labour market. That is what we will do together in the webinar.”
Why does work for Ukrainians in Switzerland matter?
Adrian Gerber
Svitlana
Manzer
“Where do I stand on my way to work?”
Why work matters for Ukrainians in Switzerland – the state’s view
In this video Adrian Gerber, former Swiss federal delegate for labour market integration, explains how the state sees the path of Ukrainians with Status S into work in Switzerland and what matters for it, for job seekers and employers alike.
This view “from above” is a good starting point for looking at your own situation. The introductory webinar “Where am I now?” and the self-assessment tool help you understand where you stand today and where to start. The interview is in Ukrainian.
We collected the most common questions from the webinars and prepared short, clear answers.
Rights, obligations and employment rules
Speakers: Mariana Tabarkevych, integration counsellor at a cantonal office
Labour law and Status S
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Mariana
Tabarkevych
A person seeking protection from Ukraine, with her own experience of integration in Switzerland and experience in supporting integration processes, social work and the care of refugees. She brings intercultural experience from her work as an interpreter.
Expert of the core webinar “Finding your way in the cantonal labour market and integration system” (speaking in a personal capacity, from her own integration experience)
“Integration is not just about starting life over, but about finding the strength to become part of society. The canton offers a lot of support: an integration plan, language courses, vocational integration programmes. They work best when you understand how the system works and take part in choosing your own path.”
Status S after five years: what next?
Samuel Wyss, Mediensprecher SEM
Status S after five years: what next?
In this video, Samuel Wyss, Mediensprecher of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM), explains what is known about the further development of Status S and what prospects people have who have already lived in Switzerland for several years. This official perspective complements the webinar on labour law and Status S.
The power of professional connections: from first contact to employment in Switzerland
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Kateryna
Shyrkova
M&A and business development specialist, career mentor at Power Hub Zug, facilitator of The Art of Networking workshops
Expert of the webinar “Networking and building professional connections in Switzerland” – networking, self-presentation and professional communication
“Professional connections begin with a sincere interest in people, and professional opportunities grow out of trust.”
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CV and cover letter
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Platforms and application strategy · Interview technique and cultural expectations
Job search and job interview
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Communication and professional norms
Workplace culture
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Navigating employment and integration services
RAV and cantonal systems
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Regulated professions and alternative routes
Recognition of diplomas
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Retraining and bridging options
Further education
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Entry routes and career development in the sector
IT and digital professions
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Medicine, care and support roles
Healthcare and care
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Hotels, restaurants and services
Hospitality and service
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Skilled trades, manufacturing and technical roles
Technical professions
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Self-employment and starting a business
Entrepreneurship
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Session 2
90 min
Online, with live questions. The recording and materials appear on this page after the session.
Short answers to what people ask most before their first session.
Yes. The programme is funded by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) from the federal government’s integration fund. Participants pay nothing.
No. All sessions are held in Ukrainian and German terms are explained. Individual sessions show what language level your profession actually requires.
Yes. The webinars are online and open to Ukrainians in every canton. The materials include cantonal contacts for each region.
The recording, slides and toolkit appear on the session page within a few days. Registered participants receive an email with the links.
No. Take the short self-assessment on this page: it shows which sessions to start with.
Only the JobBridge team at United for Support and Belonging (USB) sees your contact details. We keep your address, canton and session number to send the link and materials, and share nothing with third parties. Visit statistics (Google Analytics 4, Meta Pixel) are collected anonymously and only with your consent in the cookie banner.
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This is where USB programmes live on after the live session: recordings, materials, stories and contacts stay available and get reused. The platform is run by United for Support and Belonging (USB), a non-profit in Bern whose mission is to create effective opportunities for the accelerated integration of forced migrants.
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JobBridge Switzerland programme
Fourteen practical webinars in Ukrainian for people with protection status S: an initial self-assessment, eight core sessions and five career pathways. Every session’s content is reviewed with cantonal offices, recordings are published on YouTube with English subtitles, and participants receive a short PDF summary after each session.
The programme does not promise a job. It gives you four things without which a Swiss job search drags on for years.
You understand how Swiss employers read your experience and diploma, and what to show first.
Instead of “any job”, you choose a route: direct entry, diploma recognition, retraining or a bridging position.
A CV and cover letter to Swiss standards, plus a plan: where to look, how many applications to send, how to follow up.
Ukrainian professionals working in Switzerland share what worked and where not to lose time.
Supported by
Unterstützt durch den Integrationskredit des Bundes (SEM)
Supported by the federal government’s integration fund (SEM)
The project is funded from the federal government’s integration fund, managed by the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM). SEM advises the programme on session content and on contacts in the cantons. sem.admin.ch
In cooperation with
Session content is prepared together with cantonal and municipal integration offices, RAV employment centres, BIZ career guidance services and employers, who review the materials before publication.
Get involved
We invite speakers, employers and offices that want to meet well-prepared candidates: a speaking slot, the employer’s view, participant referrals or an information partnership.
Write to the teamOne email before each webinar and one after, with the recording and materials. No advertising.
