Permis B réfugié-e-s
Issued when Switzerland recognizes that the person has suffered, or is at risk of suffering, persecution in his/her country of origin as defined in the Geneva Convention relating to the Status of Refugees.

Permit C refugees
‍Issuedwhen a person recognized as a refugee obtains a settlement permit, after having resided in Switzerland for a certain number of years on a refugee permit B and fulfilled inclusion conditions.

Permis F réfugié-e-s
‍Deliveredto people whose refugee status is recognized, but who are refused asylum by Switzerland on the grounds that the reasons for flight occurred after leaving the country.

‍PermisF (provisional admission)
Protection granted to people who do not obtain refugee status but whose removal is impossible, inexcusable or unlawful because it would endanger their lives (war, widespread violence, risk of death penalty or torture, etc.).

Permis N
Document attesting to the fact that the person is in the asylum procedure, awaiting a decision.

‍StatutS
Protection granted to a specific group exposed to serious general danger. The persons concerned are admitted rapidly, without going through an ordinary asylum procedure. This status was activated for the first time in 2022, for refugees from Ukraine.

Yes, regardless of their status (refugee B or C permit, F permit or S status). People whose asylum procedure is still under review (N permit) also have the right to work after 3 to 6 months in Switzerland. Employment may be limited to certain sectors, and priority must in principle be given to residents.

For further information, see the brochure "Réfugié.es & emploi" available here.

To hire a person holding a B refugee, F refugee or F permit, simply fill in an advertisement form on the EasyGov.swiss online counter, or via the advertisement form available on the portal of the State Secretariat for Migration (SEM).

In the case of an N permit or S status, the employer must first apply for authorization from the relevant cantonal authority, which checks that the working conditions are met.

Canton of Geneva: OCPM
Canton of Vaud: SPOP
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For more information, see the brochure "Réfugié.es & emploi" available here.

Yes, the only constraint is that you must have previously informed the competent cantonal authority using a form on the website.

In Geneva, this is the OCPM: https: //www.ge.ch/demander-permis-travail

At present, Yojoa operates mainly in Switzerland. However, as the needs and obstacles linked to the professional integration of young people from a migrant background are present throughout Switzerland, Yojoa aims to expand into other regions in the near future, particularly in the German-speaking part of the country.

Contact Manuel Lopez Restrepo, our Young Talent Program Manager at manuel.lopez@yojoa.ch. He will get back to you as soon as possible.

The company defines its own selection criteria. Based on this, Yojoa will make sure to select a candidate who can bring satisfaction to the company, having already met and accompanied the young person for several weeks, and thus being able to validate his or her technical and social skills.

No, it won't cost you a thing, and you'll come out richer for it.

The company itself defines how it wants Yojoa to be involved during the placement.

When a young person is hired for an internship or apprenticeship, the company must inform the appropriate institutions (OCPM, OFPC, etc.), but Yojoa can also help you with the administrative formalities.

- Training courses on diversity and inclusion (D&I), unconscious bias, discrimination, racism and sexism.
- Tailor-made training courses adapted to your organization's needs.
- Data collection on your organization (current diversity situation and organizational culture).
- Support for the development of tools (D&I charter, inclusive internal policies, etc.).
- Offering opportunities for employee involvement through skills volunteering.

As our services are tailor-made, our prices vary. Contact us to discuss your requirements and we'll provide you with a quote/offer.

Yes, our comprehensive support is divided into several stages. We start by taking stock of the level of diversity present within the organization, and carry out a survey of the organizational culture to assess how inclusive the organization feels. Where necessary, we train employees on inclusion and diversity issues and help the organization to develop tools (inclusive internal policies, charter, etc.).

We always start with a needs assessment. Then we design our workshops to suit your situation in terms of content, format and target audience.

It all depends on your needs and the type of support you require. It can range from a half-day or a full day for a training session, to full support over several months or even years.

We work with a wide variety of companies and organizations, ranging from the private sector to public authorities, institutions and non-profit organizations. Companies vary widely in size and sector of activity.

You can get your team involved for a day through skills volunteering. This workshop is an opportunity for your employees to share their skills and experience with the young people monitored by Yojoa, through coaching and mock job interviews.

Collaboration between external companies and young people is an enriching experience for all concerned. It enables companies to show solidarity and develop the skills of their employees, while offering young people the opportunity to meet professionals, prepare for the world of work and improve their future prospects.

For further information, please contact our training co-responsible, Camille Giraut at camille.giraut@yojoa.ch

Commit to making the professional inclusion of refugees and migrants a reality by signing the first Swiss charter dedicated to this issue.

For further information, visit the Charter website: www.inclusionentreprise.ch

An initiative of the associations SINGA Switzerland, Yojoa and Association découvrir.

Before contacting us, make sure you meet the criteria for joining the program, explained below.

Then contact Manuel Lopez Restrepo, our Young Talent Program Manager at manuel.lopez@yojoa.ch. He will get back to you as soon as possible.

Registration is 100% free for participants.

- You are under 30 years of age.
- You have a B, F, N or S driver's license.
- You have an intermediate level of French (B1-B2).
- You need help to realize your professional ambitions.

Yojoa operates exclusively for work-related issues. However, we are constantly collaborating with other institutions working on issues related to residence permits, psychological follow-up, housing or other needs, and we would be happy to put you in touch with them.

The first step is to get to know each other and define together your objectives and a common strategy for achieving them. This is followed by sessions where we work together on your CV, cover letter, job search platforms, networking with companies, preparing for job interviews, while constantly analyzing the situation and the strategy adopted. Please note that there is no minimum or maximum duration to our program, and follow-up will only stop when the young person and/or Yojoa decide to do so.