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As a Ukrainian Professional, Build Your Career in Switzerland – with the Support of an Experienced Mentor.

Mentor. Support. Employ.

Building bridges to integration

Why join

What You Get as a Mentee

Our mentoring programme combines one-to-one mentoring, expert-led webinars, networking events, and practical guidance to help skilled Ukrainian professionals understand the Swiss labour market, strengthen their applications, and move towards meaningful employment.

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Personalised guidance

Receive personalised guidance from an experienced mentor.

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Practical strategies

Learn practical job search strategies through webinars and networking events.

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A stronger profile

Strengthen your CV, LinkedIn profile, interview skills, and professional network.

Eligibility

Who Can Apply

The programme is for Ukrainian professionals who moved to Switzerland because of the war and want to integrate in the Swiss labour market.

  • Ukrainians with Status S or a B permit
  • Living in Switzerland and actively searching for a job
  • Have sufficient English or German to participate in the programme; additional language requirements may depend on the professional field and region.
The journey

Your Mentee Journey

1

Apply

Complete a short application and tell us about your professional background, career goals, and motivation to find work in Switzerland.

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Interview & Selection

Our team will invite you to a short online interview to learn more about your experience, expectations, language skills, and current stage of your job search. As we carefully match each participant with a suitable mentor, the number of places in each programme wave depends on the availability of mentors. Participants are selected based on their motivation, readiness to actively participate, and the potential for a strong mentor–mentee match.

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Get Matched

Once selected, we'll carefully match you with a mentor whose professional background and experience align with your career goals.

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Learn, Prepare & Connect

Over approximately three months, you'll attend webinars, work one-to-one with your mentor, improve your application documents, prepare for interviews, and expand your professional network.

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Move Forward

Apply your new knowledge with confidence, attend interviews, build professional connections, and continue your career journey in Switzerland.

Social proof

Find Support for Your Next Career Step

Since 2022, hundreds of Ukrainian professionals have joined our mentoring programmes to better understand the Swiss labour market, strengthen their applications, and move closer to meaningful employment.

411

mentees supported (Waves 1–8)

99%

would recommend the programme (average, Waves 1–8)

98

job interviews attended by mentees (Wave 8)

23%

employment success rate (Wave 8)

“I stopped seeing myself as someone asking for a chance, and started approaching it as a professional, peer-to-peer conversation. For me, this programme was much more than career guidance, it was a place where challenges slowly started turning into opportunities.”
OD Olena Diachenko Mentee, Wave 8
“This is the first mentoring programme I have participated in, not only in Switzerland, but in my life. I am glad to have found myself in this circle of interesting, (pro)active, versatile professionals. It was a rewarding experience both professionally and personally. I am sincerely grateful to the organisers for the opportunity to join, to the speakers, mentors, and participants of the 5th wave for their time, insightful advice, and positive energy. You are wonderful!”
TU Tetiana Ugryn Mentee, Wave 5
“I am very glad I took part in this programme. A very intensive learning process on job searching and preparing the right documents, of course lots of new acquaintances and an individual approach to your questions when talking to your mentor. It was also useful to learn about other people's experience of job searching, understand the specifics of Switzerland, hear practical advice and simply feel supported. Thank you to the PHZ team!”
DZ Daria Zorina Mentee, Wave 3
“Honestly, I wasn't sure what to expect when I joined the PHZ Program, but it turned out to be one of the best decisions I've made. It's not just about the knowledge you gain, it's about the people you meet and the support you feel along the way. There were moments that truly challenged me, and moments that inspired me. I left with more than just new skills. I left with confidence and a clearer sense of direction. If you're thinking about it, just go for it. You won't regret it.”
DD Diana Dolzhenko Mentee, Wave 8
“This programme really helps you stay motivated and continuously search for a job. The workshops are helpful and give a clear understanding of what the Swiss job market needs.”
OK Oleksandr Krasnozhon Mentee, Wave 7
“Power Hub Zug not only gives strength, it restores faith in yourself, in your strength, makes you feel again your own value as a professional. It motivates and inspires.”
OP Olena Pantsyuk Mentee
“Power Hub Zug is an organisation that provides incredible support and motivation to Ukrainians with S status during their job search process in Switzerland. It is a very active and valuable networking environment, as well as highly relevant and up-to-date information about the specifics of job searching and preparing application documents for the Swiss market. Most importantly, it is the people behind the programme who make the real difference. The programme is organised and supported at a very high professional level by a truly dedicated team. One of the best programmes for job seekers on the Swiss labour market!”
NR Nataliia Rudchenko Mentee, Wave 8
“Power Hub Zug is a comprehensive programme that not only helps you find a job, but also gives you the fullest support with integration and building your life here as a whole.”
MS Mykola Snitsar Mentee, Wave 6
“The Power Hub Zug programme was an incredible experience that helped me move towards my professional goals with more confidence. Through it I improved my self-presentation skills, learned more about the local labour market and made useful new contacts. The Power Hub Zug team creates a uniquely supportive atmosphere where every participant feels valued and motivated. I sincerely recommend the programme to anyone looking for growth and new opportunities in Switzerland! A big thank you to the Power Hub Zug team!”
OO Oleksandr Ostroukhov Mentee, Wave 5
“I am very grateful to the organisers for the programme. It gave me new knowledge that takes Swiss specifics into account and helped me structure the knowledge I already had. Special thanks for my mentor Flavia. She is very professional and supportive. This is what I was missing after an unsuccessful job search of more than a year.”
VR Viktoriia Rudenko Mentee, Wave 3
“I was glad to participate in the PHZ Wave 8 program. I want to thank the PHZ team for their hard work and flawless organization. During the program, I expanded my professional network and gained a wealth of useful and practical information about the Swiss labor market and every stage of the job search. I now feel more prepared and confident. Furthermore, I gained my first volunteer experience through AILM, which was very important to me. I have recommended my friends to participate in future waves of the program.”
IP Iryna Postavna Mentee, Wave 8
“The PHZ program provided new insights and perspectives on how to improve my job search strategy. I expanded my network and met new people. I'm finishing the program with a better understanding of Switzerland's internal job market.”
AT Anton Tereshchenko Mentee, Wave 8
“During the program I found like minded people, good support from mentors and thousands of effective hints that could be useful in a job search and self-identification. I would recommend PHZ to all who search a job in Switzerland”
MM Mariia Makhnovets Mentee, Wave 5
“This project was truly rich in the amount of information provided and in the events, both online and offline. Thanks to this project and its organisers, I was able to look at the labour market in much more depth than before.”
DN Denys Nesterenko Mentee, Wave 3
“The PHZ programme was a very valuable experience for me. I not only gained new knowledge and practical skills, but also support, motivation and more self-confidence. I especially appreciated the open atmosphere, the professional mentors and the chance to meet great people. Many thanks to the whole PHZ team for this experience!”
HS Hanna Stepchuk Mentee, Wave 8
“The programme combines practical advice, individual guidance and a strategic view, which helps participants find their way more confidently in today's employment trends. I am sincerely grateful to the Power Hub Zug team and to my mentor for their professionalism, support and inspiration!”
LK Larysa Kononchuk Mentee, Wave 7
“The program was wonderful, very productive, the sessions and webinars were very rich and passed in one breath. Good and friendly mentors, very knowledgeable. Special thanks to my mentor Sofia, she is a true professional. Very easy and simple perception of a large amount of information. In general - a super program that accelerates your integration in this country! Huge thanks to the creators!”
IF Iryna Fabryka Mentee
“The mentoring programme was very useful and motivating for me. I received practical advice on job searching, preparing application documents and going through interviews. The mentor's support and the individual approach were especially valuable. I recommend this programme to anyone looking for new professional opportunities and more self-confidence.”
TO Tetiana Okhrymchuk Mentee, Wave 8
“Thank you so much, super PHZ Team! The program was amazing and gave me the chance to meet some incredible people. I feel so grateful for the support and inspiration you’ve shared with us. It’s been such a positive and uplifting experience. Honestly, I’m leaving feeling energized and optimistic about moving forward toward landing my dream job!”
MH Maryna Horlatykh Mentee, Wave 5
“The PHZ programme was important support for me during my professional integration in Switzerland. The mentoring, the practical webinars and the chance to better understand the specifics of the Swiss labour market were especially valuable. The programme helped me approach my job search, professional positioning and networking in a more structured way.”
OS Olha Sahdieieva Mentee, Wave 8
“The project provides strong support. It helped me a lot personally. I received truly valuable information and support from a mentor in my field.”
HK Hlib Kozhukharenko Mentee, Wave 3
“Power Hub Zug isn’t just a place — it’s a driving force for ideas and growth. Every event or meeting feels like a spark of energy: light, uplifting, and inspiring. Everything here revolves around people and purpose — around authentic connection, shared experiences, and moving forward together.”
OR Oleksandr Reshetylo Mentee, Wave 6
“I would like to warmly thank the whole Power Hub Zug team for the opportunity to take part in this great programme. The support I received, whether with my CV, my cover letter or through the many valuable tips and advice, meant a lot to me. Thank you for your time, your commitment and the great work you do to help people like me with career orientation and development. I truly appreciate it and wish the whole Power Hub Zug team all the best for the future.”
VK Vasylyna Kosachevych Mentee, Wave 5
“The PHZ programme was not only support in my job search, but also a chance to better understand my professional direction in Switzerland. Together with my mentor, we worked on my CV, Bewerbungen, unsolicited applications and confidence in professional communication. The practical experience, the contacts and understanding the gastronomy and catering field in Switzerland were especially valuable for me. As a result, I have not only continued my professional development, but I am now expecting a contract for an Ausbildung EFZ Koch/Köchin while keeping my current salary. I am grateful for the support and the real, practical help.”
OY Olena Yakushenko Mentee, Wave 8
“Taking part in the Power Hub Zug programme was a valuable experience of personal and professional growth for me. I especially appreciate the openness and support created by the Power Hub Zug team. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this project.”
VR Vladyslav Rudenko Mentee, Wave 7
“My name is Oleksandr. Last spring I came to Switzerland with my big family. I am grateful to the people who developed and supported this project - they gave absolutely clear advice, taught me the skills of writing resumes, cover letters, prepared for future interviews, and even provided everyone with their own mentor who accompanied me almost every day in such a difficult stage of life as finding a new work. I am grateful to my mentor, Dmytro Yurchenko, for how much effort and time he invested in helping me to find the questions that interested me. People, thank you, you are really cool!”
OD Oleksandr Dzhurynskyi Mentee
“I was very lucky to be a participant in the programme. It is definitely worthwhile, because here we not only learn how to look for a job, but also broaden our view and get many more ideas, solutions and tips that help us look at the future more positively. During the programme I was invited to an interview, a trial day and a short collaboration. I was also told that my cover letter was very well written. That is something I learned in the programme too. This feedback really strengthened my belief in myself. Every next step will be more confident.”
IT Iryna Tykhonova Mentee, Wave 8
“I got into the Power Hub Zug programme, which was recommended in networks as a programme for searching for a qualified job. My contract expired the days before and I needed this knowledge. I am incredibly pleased with my participation. I got a comprehensive knowledge of job search, particular aspects of preparing documents, applying for jobs and passing interviews. I am very grateful to the programme for the knowledge I have received, especially to the mentor Olga Grossenbacher, who helped not only me but also my husband. She was and is always there for us and provided extremely valuable tips and corrected information. We have had a number of interviews and hope to find jobs as soon as possible. We are grateful to the organisers, mentors and all participants of the programme. You are wonderful!”
LK Lyudmyla Kokhtych Mentee, Wave 3
“The programme helped me a lot with my job search and gave me strong motivation. All the information was very valuable and practical, I could use it straight away. I adapted my application documents and got many insights and resources. In my view, every challenge a candidate faces in a job search was covered in the webinars. Six weeks after the programme started, I was already invited to an interview. Special thanks to my mentor for all her time, ideas and personal experience. I hope we keep working together!”
YK Yana Khlopetska Mentee, Wave 5
“A very in-depth programme that gives you an idea of how the labour market in Switzerland works and which paths lead to a job. On a par with the programme and seminars offered by the RAV. For someone looking for a job for the first time, it is truly a key that opens up huge opportunities.”
MK Mariia Kasianenko Mentee, Wave 8
“I am endlessly grateful to the PHZ team for this wonderful initiative and incredible opportunity. Dear friends, please keep this programme going! You help the labour market grow, build and strengthen a community of professionals and help people: Ukrainians to find work and Swiss companies to find the specialists they need. Thank you, and I wish you sustainable growth for decades to come!”
TG Tigran Grygorian Mentee, Wave 8
“I would like to thank the whole team Power Hub Zug for this project that helped me a lot with realising what I want to do next with my career in Switzerland. Unfortunately, I wasn't able to participate in all offline and online meetings (and I really suggest newbies to find opportunity to do so in this case I'm sure you'll achieve a lot more than I did) but even so I got the answers to my questions thank to my mentor Thomas. At the beginning of the project I was lost and had no idea what I wanted to do with my future career in Switzerland and I didn't even know what to discuss during our first few meetings. But step by step Thomas helped me to create a vision, CV, linkedin profile, understanding of what I want and what I need to do and made me believe that it's possible. The greatest support was also the emotional one. On the days when I was down and not motivated at all, Thomas found the way to make me open up and see at things at different perspective. Yes, I haven't yet found a job but I started the process by applying, having interviews, practicing and it takes time and luck to achieve certain goals. Once again I am really happy and thankful that there are people and projects like that which help others. I wish good luck and success to all members of the team and people who participate in this great project”
ZF Zina Fok Mentee, Wave 3
“Power Hub Zug is an exceptionally rich and interesting programme for professional integration in Switzerland that brings together those who are still finding their way with those who have already succeeded. It gives insights from invaluable experience and motivates you to reflect on yourself, your wishes and your possibilities, which, multiplied by action, will definitely bring the expected results and let you realise yourself in a new way!”
RR Roman Romanko Mentee, Wave 5
“A very useful programme, just as I expected: it gives you an understanding of the labour market, roughly how everything works, what employers expect, what to pay attention to and how to behave in different situations.”
SC Serhii Chaika Mentee, Wave 8
“My experience with the Power Hub Zug mentoring program was exceptional. My mentor provided invaluable support by helping me create an ATS-readable CV, guiding my job search, editing my application materials, and preparing me for interviews. Her personalized guidance led to me securing an interview after just 20 applications.”
YA Yuliia Anishkina Mentee, Wave 6
“The mentoring programme was a valuable and very positive experience for me. All meetings were structured, well organised and full of practical advice. The mentors explained the key points and nuances of job searching in Switzerland in detail and clearly, and shared useful insights and tools. The high professional level of every meeting gave me clarity, confidence and an understanding of the next steps.”
OD Olena Dolhova Mentee, Wave 7
“Power Hub Zug is a place for people looking not only for a job but generally to obtain new skills and develop their personalities. I’m thrilled that I have such a good mentor, and I’m grateful to the organisers and other participants for their attention and shared experience. This place is for people who want positive emotions, professional support and encouragement to work and live in Switzerland. Pleasant and qualified organisers will help and tell you how to create documents. You can ask questions anytime; they will help you with this, even recording lectures. I am grateful to all the organisers for their excellent cooperation and favourable mood.”
NB Nina Bukreieva Mentee
“It gives you the chance to better understand the labour market in Switzerland and its requirements, choose the right strategy and set priorities for your job search.”
HS Hryhorii Soloviichuk Mentee, Wave 8
“On the way to employment abroad there are many pitfalls and subtle nuances. Looking for a job in Ukraine and in Switzerland are very different from each other. The Power Hub Zug team will help you overcome many obstacles. Here you will find a lot of valuable information, meet interesting people, broaden your horizons and increase your chances of integrating in a new country. I want to thank the whole Power Hub Zug team. Thank you for your invaluable work, you are true professionals and gave me strong motivation to grow!”
YT Yevhen Tretiak Mentee, Wave 3
“After the programme it became clear why my previous year of job searching had brought no results. Lots of insights, market specifics and details you simply cannot know from past job-search experience, especially on the Ukrainian market.”
OV Olha Vovk Mentee, Wave 5
“I am very grateful to PHZ for the support, my professional mentor and the useful materials. The programme helped me better understand my professional goals and feel supported during my job search.”
YV Yelyzaveta Vorozhevska Mentee, Wave 8
FAQ

Questions from Mentees

Eligibility

Can I apply to the programme? +

Our mentoring programme is open to Ukrainian professionals who came to Switzerland seeking protection, are legally authorised to work, and hold Status S or a B permit. We welcome applicants from different industries and professional backgrounds who are motivated to actively participate throughout the programme.

Can I apply if my residence or protection status is still under consideration? +

You may submit an application while your status is being considered. However, to join the programme, you must have a confirmed legal status that allows you to work in Switzerland by the time the programme begins.

Can I participate if I am Ukrainian but live outside Switzerland? +

Our programme is designed for Ukrainian professionals who live in Switzerland and are preparing to enter or develop their careers in the Swiss labour market. Therefore, applicants living outside Switzerland are not currently eligible to participate.

I hold status N. Can I apply? +

Not yet. Status N does not give you the right to work in Switzerland, and the right to work is a condition for joining. Once you hold a status that allows you to work, you are very welcome to apply again for a future wave.

I have already found an internship. Does that mean I can no longer join? +

Not at all — an internship does not disqualify you, and you are still very welcome. A mentor is arguably more useful in that situation: you cannot know yet whether the placement will turn into a permanent role, and that is exactly the kind of question a mentor helps you work through.

I am registered with the RAV. Can I still join the programme? +

Yes. Being registered with the RAV does not stand in the way of taking part, and past participants have joined while registered. Mentoring is not employment: it is unpaid guidance from a volunteer, it costs you nothing, and most sessions take place online. What we cannot tell you is how the programme counts towards your own job-search obligations. That is your RAV advisor's call rather than ours, so raise it with them and they will tell you where it fits.

Can I take a job while I hold status S? +

Yes. Status S carries the right to work in Switzerland, which is why it is one of the statuses we accept onto the programme. There is one practical step: your employer has to obtain authorisation for the role before you start — it is the employer who files this, not you, and the official route is the federal EasyGov portal. For your own situation, check with your canton or the migration office, as they are the authority on it.

Application Process

Is the programme free? +

Yes. Participation is completely free of charge thanks to the commitment of our volunteer mentors, speakers, partners, and supporters.

How do I apply? +

Simply complete the online application form. If your application is shortlisted, we'll invite you to a short interview to learn more about your professional background, career goals, and motivation.

How are participants selected? +

Each mentoring wave has a limited number of places, depending largely on the number of available mentors and the possibility of finding a suitable professional match. Participants are selected based on their professional background, career goals, motivation, readiness to actively engage in the programme, and the availability of a mentor whose experience aligns with their needs.

How many places are there in a wave? +

There is no fixed number. How many people we can take follows how many mentors volunteer for that wave, because everyone accepted needs a mentor whose experience fits their goals. That is why we say a limited number of places instead of naming a figure in advance.

Power Hub Zug has not replied after my selection interview. What should I do? +

Give us up to two weeks, and up to a month over the summer. If you have waited longer, write to the coordinator you spoke with and ask where your application stands. If you do not have their address, info@powerhubzug.ch reaches us too. A reminder is welcome and it counts against you in no way: a wave is put together by a small team of volunteers, and a message can slip through.

I was put on the waiting list. Do I have to apply again? +

No. If we could not find a mentor for you and placed you on the waiting list, you carry over automatically and are considered first for the next wave. There is no need to submit a new application — we will contact you ahead of the next wave.

I missed the application deadline. Can I still be considered? +

Not for the wave that has already closed. Applications that arrive after the deadline are not taken into that wave, but you are welcome to apply for the next one — the registration form for the upcoming wave is open.

I have been accepted but this is a bad time for me. Can I move to the next wave? +

Yes. If an intensive German course, other studies or a difficult personal situation makes this wave impossible, tell us and we will move you to the next one, about six months later. You go onto that wave’s list and we come back to you then.

During the Programme

How is my mentor matched? +

Our team carefully matches each participant with a mentor based on professional background, industry, career goals, language, and expectations. Our goal is to create a mentoring partnership where both mentor and mentee can benefit from the experience.

Can I choose my mentor? +

To ensure the best possible match, our team carefully selects a mentor whose experience aligns with your professional background and career goals. We do not provide a list of mentors to choose from.

How much time should I dedicate to the programme? +

The programme lasts approximately three months. During this time, you'll meet regularly with your mentor, attend webinars and networking events, and actively work on your CV, LinkedIn profile, interview preparation, and job applications.

Do I need to speak German? +

Not necessarily. Many mentoring pairs work in English, while others communicate in German. However, improving your German will significantly increase your opportunities in the Swiss labour market, and we encourage participants to continue learning throughout the programme.

Can I participate if I already have a job? +

Yes. Many participants join the programme because they are looking for a role that better matches their qualifications, offers career growth, or helps them continue developing professionally in Switzerland.

Can I participate if I live outside the Canton of Zug? +

Yes. Our programme is open to Ukrainian professionals living across Switzerland. Most mentoring sessions and webinars take place online, while networking offline events are organised in person in Zug.

Will the programme guarantee me a job? +

No. While we cannot guarantee employment, we provide practical guidance, professional mentoring, networking opportunities, and a structured programme designed to strengthen your job search and increase your chances of success.

Will I receive a certificate for participating in the programme? +

Yes. Participants who complete the programme and actively take part in the required mentoring sessions and activities receive a certificate of participation from Power Hub Zug.

Do I have to attend the webinars? +

Attendance is not checked off a list, but we strongly encourage you to come. Much of what the programme gives you sits in those sessions: CVs, LinkedIn, interviews, networking and how Swiss recruitment works. Taking an active part is also what the certificate of participation is based on, so coming regularly matters.

What happens if I'm not selected for this programme wave? +

Because each mentoring wave has a limited number of places, we may not be able to accept every applicant. If you're not selected, we encourage you to apply for a future wave and continue following our webinars, events, and community updates.

I had a job interview but nobody got back to me. What should I do? +

Follow up with the employer yourself instead of waiting. Call the contact you have and send a short email asking where your application stands. Following up is a normal part of a job search, not a nuisance. Bring it to your mentor as well: helping you word that message and judge the timing is exactly what the mentoring is for.

I found a job during the programme. Do I have to leave? +

No, and we recommend you stay. What changes is what you talk about with your mentor, not the pairing itself. The first months in a new role, the probation period in particular, are exactly when mentoring support matters most. The same applies if you have found an internship or a temporary placement.

Another mentor works in exactly my field. Can I talk to them too? +

When another mentor’s experience resonates with yours, you can connect with them at our networking events. If either you or the mentor haven’t had a chance to attend, ask your coordinator. We check with that mentor whether they have time and are happy to help, and if so we introduce you. It works as a one-off conversation rather than a second mentoring pair — your own pairing stays as it is. Mentors are generally glad to be asked.

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As a Ukrainian Professional, Build Your Career in Switzerland – with the Support of an Experienced Mentor.

Our mentoring programme combines one-to-one mentoring, expert-led webinars, networking events, and practical guidance to help skilled Ukrainian professionals understand the Swiss labour market, strengthen their applications, and move towards meaningful employment.