Access Fast Track
Programme supporting highly qualified migrants and refugees in their professional integration
Number of participants
25 – 30 per cycle
100 – 120 participants/year
Upcoming: Programme Cycle 16
February to April 2026
Costs:
Registration Fee (after being accepted): CHF 100 to secure your place in the programme (non-refundable).
Programme costs contribution (before the start of the programme): CHF 400.- for financially independent participants.
Financial constraints should not be a barrier to participation. Options can be discussed.
If you receive social assistance, your social services office will be asked to contribute to the programme costs.
Social Services representatives, please contact Caterina Meier-Pfister for more information.
Access Fast Track is a bilingual (DE/EN) labour market integration programme launched in mid-2022, following a successful pilot project.
Designed with compact modules, Access Fast Track targets professionals who are either beginning their job search in Switzerland or those who have been actively seeking employment and wish to refine their strategies. The programme focuses on the application process and networking skills.
Participants gain access to valuable tools to assess their professional background, identify relevant career opportunities, and effectively position their skills and experience within the Swiss job market. Alongside these modules, each participant is paired with an individually assigned Talent Coach. This expert support, combined with the dedication of volunteers, underscores our commitment to social solidarity and contributes to fostering social cohesion.
The Programme is made possible through combined funding from different supporters as well as contributions from participants.
The people we work with
People with refugee or migrant background
- Primarily from non-EU/EFTA countries or from countries at risk of humanitarian crises
- Residence permit (S,F,B,C)
- At risk of falling into long-term unemployment or taking a low-wage job
Requirements
- Academic degree, min. Bachelor’s Degree
- Min. 3 years of professional experience
- B2 level in German or English
- Intensive job search in Switzerland
Corporate Volunteer Engagement
Capacity recruits volunteers twice a year from our current corporate partners. These volunteers participate in the programme as Talent Coaches and Network Allies to support the participants.
Through personalised sessions with their designated Talent Coach, participants engage with programme content, address inquiries, and develop job search strategies.
Additionally, participants have access to Network Allies for informal one-on-one informational interviews. These discussions primarily center around practical aspects and leveraging existing networks or creating opportunities.
Do you meet the participation criteria and interested in joining the programme?
Are you interested in learning more as an initial step?
Are you ready to take the next step?
Applications for our Access Fast Track programme are accepted on a rolling basis. Below are the upcoming programme dates.
Anna Sapun
Access Fast Track Participant
The Capacity team helped me to recognise and believe in my personal uniqueness and value as a specialist in my field and as a human being. Thanks to workshops and events, I understood the structure of the Swiss job market and how I can present myself. But most importantly, I have found a strong group of like-minded people who support and motivate each other.
We thank our
programme partners
