PLATFORM
Forum for Ukrainians on integration, adaptation, career opportunities and education in Switzerland
INTEGRAS is a key platform for the successful integration of Ukrainian refugees into Swiss society, created with the aim of bringing together representatives of business, state and local authorities, international organisations and civil society organisations. The platform will provide a unique opportunity to discuss pressing issues of integration, adaptation, employment and education in a dialogue format, providing comprehensive support for those who want to develop their careers and integrate into Swiss society.
The importance of this platform lies not only in providing practical opportunities, but also in creating a space for constructive dialogue and exchange of experience. For Ukrainian refugees, INTEGRAS opens the door to a new life, helping them find not only work, but also educational opportunities that will contribute to their professional development and personal growth.
For Swiss representatives, this platform will be an important step in strengthening social cohesion and attracting skilled professionals from various fields, integrating new residents, and creating opportunities for economic growth and expanding the horizons of interaction between nations.
INTEGRAS is a symbol of solidarity and cooperation, helping to create new opportunities for both Ukrainian refugees and Switzerland. It's a place where Ukrainians not only get a chance for a fresh start in a safe environment, but also support with integration, adaptation, and professional growth. For Switzerland, it is a unique opportunity to benefit from the talent, experience and ideas of Ukrainians, which will contribute to the country's economic growth and cultural enrichment. INTEGRAS strengthens intercultural ties and opens up new horizons for cooperation, which will contribute to the development of innovative approaches to solving the social and professional challenges of the modern world.
FORUM
The main goal of the first INTEGRAS forum is to promote the integration of Ukrainian refugees into Swiss society and assist them in finding employment. The forum was created as a platform for providing the necessary knowledge and resources, where participants will receive practical information on adapting to life in Switzerland, employment opportunities, career development, and professional education. The event will bring together representatives of business, government institutions and civil society organisations, creating an environment for productive dialogue and new opportunities for Ukrainians in Switzerland.
What the forum will offer participants:
The opportunity to meet representatives of the Swiss civil service, non-governmental organisations and businesses in person, which will help establish useful contacts for future employment and adaptation.
Obtaining up-to-date information on S status, rights and obligations related to staying in Switzerland, as well as employment and education opportunities for persons with this status
Participation in discussions with experts, where you can learn about new trends in the labour market, employer requirements and ways to improve your skills for successful integration
Practical advice on adapting to a new country: from getting an education and retraining to starting your own business or participating in social projects
Interactive sessions on career development, enabling participants to better understand their strengths and prospects in the Swiss labour market
Networking with professionals to help you find potential mentors or partners for developing your professional skills and personal growth
PLENARY DISCUSSIONS
09:00 – 10:00 Registration of participants // Registration
10:00 – 10:15 Opening of the forum // Greeting part of the forum
Opening of the forum // Greeting part of the forum:
- Olesia Tarasenko - Head of the organising committee and initiator of the forum, President of the Ukrainian-Swiss Foundation VIDNOVA, adviser to the head of the Association of Employers' Organisations of Ukraine
- Yulia Zhovtyak - Director of the State Employment Centre of Ukraine
- Darina Marchak - First Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Social Policy of Ukraine
- Anatoliy Kinach - President of the Ukrainian League of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (ULIE), Chairman of the Association of Employers' Organisations of Ukraine (AEOU), Chairman of the Anti-Crisis Council of NGOs of Ukraine
- Hanna Krysiuk - Advisor to the Human Rights Ombudsman on cooperation with the global Ukrainian community, owner of the international glossy Business Woman, president of the international women's community Business Woman Club
Host:
Svitlana Schweizer - Administrative secretary of the Security Office of the Canton of Zurich, former specialist in administration and S-procedures at the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
10:15 – 10:30 Speech by a VIP guest
- Franziska Teuscher - Director of Education, Social Affairs and Sports of the Municipal Council of the City of Bern
10:35 – 11:15 First plenary discussion // The first plenary discussion
First plenary discussion: Integration issues and the future of Ukrainians with S status
Topics for discussion // The first plenary discussion: Integration issues and the future of Ukrainians with S status
Topics of discussion:
- Overview of the legal status of Ukrainians with S status: opportunities and limitations provided by this status
- Prospects for further integration of Ukrainians into Swiss society: government plans to facilitate the adaptation process
- Legal aspects: rights and obligations of Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland.
Speakers:
- Samuel Wyss - Spokesperson for the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) // Communicator of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
Host:
Svitlana Schweizer - Administrative secretary of the Security Office of the Canton of Zurich, former specialist in administration and S-procedures at the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
11:15 – 11:45 Group photo, coffee break // Group photo. Coffee break
11:45 – 13:25 Second plenary discussion // The second plenary discussion
Topics of discussion:
- Employment of Ukrainians: current opportunities and key challenges in the Swiss labour market
- Local support programmes: opportunities for employment, retraining and professional development for Ukrainians
- Study programmes for Ukrainians in Switzerland: opportunities for continuing education and retraining.
Speakers:
- Adrian Gerber - Delegate for labour market integration of persons with S status of the Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP) // Delegate for labour market integration of the Federal Department of Justice and Police FDJP
- Raphael Ben Nescher - Deputy, head of the Office of Integration and Social Affairs of the Canton of Bern, integration delegate (responsible for the implementation of Programme S)
- Raphael Raetzo - Head of the Regional Employment Agency (RAV) in the canton of Bern, member of the executive board of the Unemployment Insurance Office
- Therese Caroni - Specialist in Diversity and Migration, Career Advice and Information Centre of the BIZ of the Canton of Bern
- Mariana Koch-Zorova – Head of financial risk management at the world's largest Barry Callebaut concern
Hosts:
Marius Bühlmann – Co-chairman of the organising committee of the forum, Vineyard Bern management.
Elena Krylova-Müller – Head of the USB Association, expert in international development and cooperation (independent governance, political advocacy, reform management, international aid coordination)
13:30 – 14:30 Lunch break
14:30 – 16:00 Third plenary discussion // Third plenary discussion
Third plenary discussion: Successful cases and social initiativesTopics for discussion // Third plenary discussion: Successful cases and social initiatives Topics of discussion:
Speakers:
Successful cases: Ulyana Zasidkovych, Victoria Viktorova, Olena Tutova, Stanislav Vynogradov, Yana Afian, Vadym Myropolskyi, Taisiia Krasnova, Olga Skalka Host: Svitlana Prokopchuk – Member of the board of the USB association, coordinator of the USB Media Club, professional journalist and TV and radio presenter |
16:00 – 16:15 Summary of the day
- Final remarks from the moderator // Final speech from the moderator.
- Summary of panel discussions
- Next steps for participants: how to look for work, where to get help and information.
Hosts:
- Svetlana Schweitzer - Administrative secretary of the Security Office of the Canton of Zurich, former specialist in administration and S-procedures of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) // Svitlana Schweizer - administrative secretary of the Security Office of the Canton of Zurich, former specialist in administration and S-procedures of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
- Marius Bühlmann – Co-chairman of the organising committee of the forum, Vineyard Bern management.
- Elena Krylova-Müller – Head of the USB Association, expert in international development and cooperation (independent governance, political advocacy, reform management, international aid coordination)
- Svitlana Prokopchuk – Member of the board of the USB association, coordinator of the USB Media club, professional journalist and TV and radio presenter // Svitlana Prokopchuk - Member of the board of the USB association, coordinator of the USB Media club, professional journalist and TV and radio presenter
16:30 – 17:30 Workshops
Workshops
- Workshop 1: How to overcome barriers to employment in Switzerland
Hosts
- Svitlana Naumenko – vice president Ukrainian-Swiss Foundation VIDNOVA (Basel), practising psychologist, coach, trainer in overcoming fears and emotional adaptation // Vice-President Ukrainian-Swiss Foundation VIDNOVA (Basel), practising psychologist, coach, trainer in overcoming fears and emotional adaptation
- Artem Andriukov – Psychologist, art therapist and personal growth coach, volunteer psychologist
- Workshop 2: Practical aspects of employment and refusal of social benefits
Hosts
- Svitlana Manzer - Member of the board of the USB Association, coordinator of social and educational activities, specialist in education, psychosocial work and coaching
- Olga Guenther - USB Association volunteer, 2.5 years of experience in social services in Switzerland
- Liudmila Kashtalian - Lawyer, translator, project manager
- Workshop 3: Creating a fundamental basis for job hunting in the context of creating and developing my project «Vitamin B». Swiss algorithm of actions
// Establish a fundamental basis for finding a job in the context of creating and developing your Vitamin B project. Swiss algorithm of actions.
Host
Oleh Yurkin - Teacher-researcher, integration consultant, member of the Board of the Swiss NGO Centre for Development, Education and Support (Bern, Switzerland), 29 years of Swiss experience in social and professional activities // Teacher-researcher, integration consultant, member of the Board of the Swiss NGO Centre for Development, Education and Support (Bern, Switzerland), 29 years of Swiss experience in social and professional activities
SPEAKERS
WELCOME SPEECH
Olesia Tarasenko
Chair of the organising committee and initiator of the forum, President of the Ukrainian-Swiss Foundation Vidnova, advisor to the chair of the Association of Employers' Organisations of Ukraine
Yulia Zhovtyak
Director of the State Employment Centre of Ukraine
Darina Marchak
First Deputy Minister of Social Policy of Ukraine
Hanna Krysiuk
Advisor to the Human Rights Ombudsman on cooperation with the global Ukrainian community, owner of the international glossy magazine Business Woman, president of the international women's community Business Woman Club
Franziska Teuscher
Director of Education, Social Affairs and Sport, Bern City Council
Anatoliy Kinakh
President of the USPP, Head of the Association of Employers' Organisations of Ukraine (OORU), Head of the Anti-Crisis Council of Public Organisations of Ukraine
Panel 1: Integration issues and the future of Ukrainians with S status
Samuel Wyss
Spokesperson for the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
Panel 2: Employment and education for Ukrainians in Switzerland
Adrian Gerber
Commissioner for the Integration of Persons with S Status into the Labour Market, Federal Department of Justice and Police (FDJP)
Raphael Ben Nescher
Member of Parliament, Head of the Integration and Social Affairs Office of the Canton of Bern, Integration Delegate (responsible for implementing Programme S)
Raphael Raetzo
Head of the Regional Employment Agency (RAV) in the canton of Bern, member of the Executive Board of the Unemployment Insurance Office
Therese Caroni
Expert on diversity and migration, BIZ Career Counselling and Information Centre, Canton of Bern
Mariana Koch-Zorova
Head of Financial Risk Management at Barry Callebaut, the world's largest chocolate company, Co-Founder of the World Cooperation Ukrainians Society
Hilmi Gashi
Head of interest groups / UNIA trade union
Panel 3: Successful cases and social initiatives
Nadiia Olarean
President, Co-founder of Ukraine Reborn
Maria Dvornikova
Co-founder of Power Hub Zug, recruiter (HRSE)
Inna Malaia
President of the BEVEL ON Association
Svitlana Manzer
Member of the USB Association Board, coordinator of social and educational activities, specialist in education, psychosocial work and coaching
Yulia Kravchuk
Co-chair of the forum's organising committee, chair of the Jewish Culture Swiss community, head of projects for the integration of Ukrainians in Switzerland
Olesia Tarasenko
President of the Ukrainian-Swiss Foundation Vidnova, advisor to the head of the Ukrainian Employers' Organisation, owner of Digital Media
FORUM MODERATORS
ORGANISING COMMITTEE
Olesia Tarasenko
Chair of the organising committee and initiator of the forum, President of the Ukrainian-Swiss Foundation Vidnova, advisor to the chair of the Association of Employers' Organisations of Ukraine
Marius Bühlmann
Co-chair of the forum organising committee, management of Vineyard Bern
Dr Matthias Bühlmann
Co-chair of the forum organising committee, Vineyard Bern leadership team, international partnership coordinator
Yulia Kravchyk
Co-chair of the forum's organising committee, chair of the Jewish Culture Swiss community, head of projects for the integration of Ukrainians in Switzerland
FORUM TEAM
Olga Tarasenko
Olga Orlova
Katerina Vinogradova
Vita Chursinova
Aurika Ivashko
Svetlana Naumenko
Svitlana Oreshchak
Jozef Proks
Vera Sknarina
Anna Simova
Oleksandr Ivanenko
SUCCESSFUL CASES
PERFORMERS
TRANSLATORS
PHOTOGRAPHERS
VIDEOGRAPHERS
MARKET
WORKSHOP
Workshop 1: How to overcome barriers to employment in Switzerland
Workshop 2: Practical aspects of employment and refusal of social benefits
Workshop 3: Creating a fundamental basis for job hunting in the context of creating and developing my project «Vitamin B». Swiss algorithm of actions // Create a fundamental basis for finding a job in the context of creating and developing your Vitamin B project. Swiss algorithm of actions
UKRAINIAN CUISINE
SmatschnoGo – Ukrainian cuisine in Switzerland! 🇺🇦🍽
Our team includes professional chefs who prepare the most delicious traditional dishes for you: borscht with pampushky, homemade varenyky, appetising zrazy, and much more.
Very tasty. Very beautiful.
Come and immerse yourself in the atmosphere of authentic Ukrainian cuisine!
EVENTS
GENERAL PARTNERS
PARTNERS
Address of the event
Rämistrasse 71, 8006 Zurich, Switzerland
Українська 
English (UK) 
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