Building Bridges to Employment
The Job Fair for Migrants and Refugees is the first event of its kind that brings together job seekers, employers, recruiters, and institutional partners to build bridges toward professional integration and a more inclusive labor market in Switzerland.
Whether you are looking for a job, new talent, or concrete ways to support integration — this event is for you.
- September 17, 2025
- University of Lausanne (UNIL, Internef), 2nd floor & Workshop Rooms
- 10:00 – 17:00
For Whom?
Migrants and refugees in Switzerland (with S, B, or F permits) seeking:
– Employment opportunities
– Career development
– Support for self-employment and entrepreneurship
Companies, associations, and institutions looking to:
– Discover new motivated talent
– Strengthen their commitment to inclusion
– Take part in a concrete project promoting integration through employment
Who Will Be There?
– Swiss and international employers looking for new talent
– Recruitment agencies known for their commitment to diversity
– Professional associations representing key economic sectors
– Public institutions involved in integration and access to employment
– Organizations supporting entrepreneurship, innovation, and self-employment
Organizers
This event is co-organized by:
– HEC Lausanne, UNIL
– Association Together
– Bureau cantonal pour l’intégration (BCI)
– Chambre vaudoise du commerce et de l’industrie (CVCI)
Program Overview
09:30 – 10:00 | Welcome & Registration
– Badge pickup, welcome desk, event guides, networking corner
10:00 – 10:30 | Opening Ceremony
– Welcome words from official guests
10:30 – 12:30 | Keynote Presentations
– Legal Aspects of Employing Refugees and Migrants (Chambre de Commerce)
– Support for Employers Hiring Refugees (BCI)
12:30 – 17:00 | Open Networking
– Meet employers, recruiters & associations in an informal setting
13:30 – 15:00 | Parallel Workshops
A. Starting Your Own Business (Innovaud)
B. Becoming an Independent Entrepreneur (with ORP & guest entrepreneurs)
C. Presentations from professional associations (TED-style)
All-Day Activities (11:00 – 17:00)
Organized by the UNIL Career Office & invited HR professionals (Registration required)
– CV Clinic & LinkedIn Support Desk
– Professional Photography Station
– Speed Dating with Employers
– Quick interviews (5–10 min) with recruiters & HR managers
– Both pre-selected and open rounds available
Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGoACgGWvakYhoTWjrJ7MDREcAJ3BypUf8_DzNlsKfCkPYCw/viewform
After the Event
– Creation of a digital talent pool
– Follow-up invitations: internships, trial workdays, or interviews
– Evaluation and data collection to measure impact
Free Entry