What is the Talent Programme?
The myAbility Talent® programme connects students, doctoral candidates, and people with an acknowledged higher vocational education or training with top companies that want to get to know talented people. All participants of the programme - job starters or advanced professionals - live with a disability or chronic condition.
Talent Manager
"Have you always wondered which companies in Switzerland are pursuing an inclusion strategy? Do you want to network with people who want to create an accessible workplace? Then you've come to the right place!"- Michael Zakall
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The myAbility Talent® programme supports you in your career development! We work with you to discover and develop your potential and skills. We also support you in achieving your career goals and making professional contacts.
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Process
Talent Workshop
What is a career? How do I want to deal with my disability or chronic illness in the application process? How do others do it? With practical exercises and input, you will answer these questions together ONLINE with Michael and Viviane.
1:1 online counselling
How do you put the finishing touches to your CV? Which aspects are important? These questions will be answered in a one-hour individual coaching session with Michael Zakall and Viviane Martin.
Self-presentation workshop
With our Talent Manager Michael, you will practise your self-presentation ONLINE, receive professional feedback as well as tips and tricks on how to present your strengths in the best possible way.
Matching Day
On Matching Day, you will meet the company's HR managers for the first time. You will introduce yourselves to each other in short interviews and you can put the skills you learnt in the workshop into practice. This will help you find the right companies for your job shadowing.
Questions and answers about the myAbility Talent® programme in Switzerland
Not sure whether you should apply or have general questions about the myAbility Talent® programme? We have collected a few questions and answers about the myAbility Talent® programme on this page.
- Who can apply?
We welcome students and doctoral candidates, and also people with an acknowledged higher vocational education or training, from different kinds of disciplines, of all ages with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses. By "with disabilities and chronic illnesses" we mean, for example: visual and hearing impairments, mobility impairments, dyslexia, epilepsy, diabetes, metabolic diseases, neurodiverse people ...
- How is the myAbility Talent® programme digitalised?
Due to the Covid-19 situation, we have decided to partially digitise the programme. The Matching Day event will take place LIVE. If you have any questions about accessibility, please do not hesitate to contact us.
- As a participant, do I have to pay for the programme?
No. The partner companies and myAbility cover the costs of the myAbility Talent® programme. You only have to cover your own travelling expenses. In return, we expect you to be punctual, reliable and organised.
- Is this a superficial action?
No. Companies recognise that people with disabilities and chronic illnesses are employees that they rarely actively approach. The programme creates points of contact and generates a conscious, open approach. Companies and talents learn from each other and benefit from the exchange. It enables talents and corporate partners to deal positively with the disability factor.
Questions?
- Would you like to get in touch with the myAbility Talent® programme team (Michael, Viviane)?
- Are you interested in participating in the programme?
- Would you like more information about our career development programme for people with disabilities or chronic conditions?
Then you've come to the right place! Either fill out the contact form or contact us directly:
Please apply via our Kontaktformular.
Project partner and supporters
The consulting firm BHP - Brugger und Partner AG supports organisations from business, the public sector and society in the areas of corporate social responsibility, spatial development and location promotion as well as leadership and organisation. We are delighted to have found in them a local project partner for the myAbility Talent® Programme Switzerland.
The myAbility Talent® Programme Switzerland is supported by the Federal Bureau for the Equality of People with Disabilities (EBGB) and the Hirschmann Foundation.
Discover impressive Success stories from myAbility Talents
We have collected many exciting stories from people who have shared their personal and professional careers with us. These stories are intended to encourage people with disabilities to follow their personal and professional path. The success stories of myAbility Talents, who deal confidently with their own disabilities, set an example, encourage people and create openness.
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