Mitt Livs Chans Mentoring program

Become a mentor and contribute to a more inclusive labour market

The application for the spring program is now closed. The next program starts in autumn 2025, and we will soon announce the exact dates for the next application period.

Stay tuned on our website for updates!

In Switzerland, according to the Federal Statistical Office, foreign nationals are three times more likely to be unemployed than Swiss citizens.

As a mentor

you support individuals with foreign backgrounds and higher education degrees (Bachelor and above), helping them navigate the Swiss labour market and advance in their careers.

Mentoring means using your knowledge and experience to help another person – but it is also a rewarding investment of time in your own personal development! As a mentor you:

  • Gain increased insight into different cultural concepts, the Swiss labour market and inclusive company culture

  • Reflect on own corporate culture in exchange with other mentors (peers) from other companies

  • Develop your ability to lead and coach others

  • Expand your professional network through contact with the program’s mentees and other mentors

  • Gain a sense of meaningfulness and receive an opportunity to make a difference to another person and contribute to integration in the Swiss labour market

Who can become a mentor?

We are looking for mentors from all types of roles and positions in all types of industries and sectors. To be a mentor in our program, you need to:

  • Have a few years’ work experience in the Swiss labour market

  • Have a post-secondary education or equivalent experience

  • Be engaged, inquisitive and a good listener

  • Be able to communicate freely in English

  • Be able to commit around 15 hours in total during the three months of the program

For mentors who are not affiliated with a partner organisation, the participation fee is CHF 700 per program.

Impacts on our mentors

gain increased insights into what characterises an inclusive workplace.

improve their capacity to lead and coach.

gain ideas on how their organisation could act more inclusive in the workplace.

gain ideas on how their organisation can increase diversity in the workplace.

The team behind our mentoring program

Do you have questions, or would you like more information? Please feel free to contact us!

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