LuganoNetWork
Citizens seeking a job or an internship can contact LuganoNetWork, the service offered by the Divisione Socialità of the City of Lugano, to receive free professional advice. Established in 2009 as part of anti-crisis measures to support employment, LuganoNetWork is aimed at residents of the City of Lugano (Swiss citizens, and foreigners with a B, C, or F permit).
It also targets a network of companies in the area, providing them with free support in staff recruitment.
LuganoNetWork operates in various areas:
- offers support in defining professional projects
- provides advice for active job searching
- assists those looking for a job or internship in preparing their application dossiers
- prepares candidates for selection interviews
- selects candidates for open positions with partner companies
Job Search
It is possible to upload your CV to the LuganoNetWork database and request career counseling for professional placement.
Weekly Newsletter
Every Thursday, LuganoNetWork sends an email newsletter that compiles job listings published in the main local newspapers and the Official Gazette of the Republic and Canton of Ticino, as well as job openings from partner companies. It also highlights events, training courses, and orientation sessions that may be of interest to those seeking a job or training opportunities.
Companies
LuganoNetWork supports companies free of charge:
- meets with company managers to assess their staffing needs
- initiates an in-depth pre-selection process using its database of candidates seeking employment
- presents suitable profiles to the company for open positions in employment or internships, both curricular and professional
Personnel Search Consultation
Companies can receive support in the pre-selection of personnel.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
If needed, the FAQ page provides answers to some of the questions that may arise regarding what LuganoNetWork offers both to citizens seeking a job or training and to companies looking to hire new personnel.
Spazio lavoro e formazione
Residents of the City of Lugano who are looking for employment or training have the opportunity to use Spazio lavoro e formazione (Work and Training Space) free of charge. This is a welcoming environment equipped with computers, a printer, informational materials, and newspapers, with a consultant present to provide support.
Activities for Middle School Students
The City of Lugano supports young students attending middle school in their educational choices and offers the girls and boys of Lugano in the third and fourth grades:
- the monthly "Meet the Professions" events, opportunities for dialogue and insight with professionals working in different sectors, where they can discover, through shared experiences, what it means to train and work in their roles;
- individual counseling for preparing the application dossier for an apprenticeship search: it is possible to schedule an appointment and have access to a computer, printer, and photocopier;
- observation and orientation internships: the City of Lugano offers internships in various professions within its departments. You can consult the page dedicated to Internships for available options and submit your request, which will be considered based on available spaces.
- a weekly newsletter with announcements of apprenticeship and internship positions, events, and meetings in Ticino for those seeking training and work
Events, courses, and counseling are free. Spots for proposed activities are limited. It is possible to book participation by contacting LuganoNetWork by phone (+41 58 866 74 20) or by email ([email protected]). You will receive confirmation from the office.
Download the flyer with scheduled activities for the 2024/2025 school year.
The English version of this page was created with the aid of automatic translation tools and may contain errors and omissions.
The original version is the page in Italian.