The goal of the Welcome Day is to familiarize newcomers with the region and give them a first official introduction to their new environment and its many facets. Various aspects of politics, economy, culture and tourism in Vaud and Switzerland will be presented in the hope of helping them answer the question – how to deal with everything here?

It is an informal, friendly event at which people from different companies and cultures can interact and discover the best way to truly feel at home here. They will have the opportunity to ask questions about anything that concerns them and receive useful documentation. We will also present the advantages offered to expats through International Link, such as specific integration and career workshops. We will conclude by enjoying a buffet lunch together to taste Vaud seasonal specialties.

The event is free of charge if the company is a member of International Link or in the process of becoming one.

As the Human Resources manager, you are also very welcome to attend and enjoy our presentation.

We hope this Welcome Day will be a first efficient step in supporting expats. Please send the list of participants by 16 May to  internationallink@cvci.ch.

Foreign individuals can also attend the Welcome Day. To register, please send an e-mail to internationallink@cvci.ch with your contact details.  The fee for foreign individuals or participants from non-member companies is 200 CHF.

Venue: CVCI, Avenue d'Ouchy 47 , Lausanne (Metro M2: stop at Jordils)

WELCOME DAY PROGRAM:

8h30-8h45           Welcoming

8h45-9h05           "Putting Switzerland on the map" presentation by Red Cut

9h05-9h40           Interactive Game

9h40-10h00         Living in Switzerland: Political & Economical basics

10h00-10h15       How to buy a House in Switzerland? presentation by Credit Suisse

10h15-11h00       Coffee Break and networking game

11h00-11h20       Discover the Lake Geneva Region. Presentation by the Tourism Office

11h20-12h00       Living in Switzerland: Tips and cultural basics

12h00-12h15       International Link: What it is and how to use it

12h15-12h30       Questions & Answers

12h30-14h00       Buffet Lunch and French initiation