ISFB Prevention Fund

Supporting the employability of employees at member institutions

 

The ISFB Prevention Fund supports employees of member organizations who wish to take the initiative in response to changes in their field, assess their skills, and remain in control of their career paths.

Your career is evolving. Your skills can evolve along with it. The ISFB Prevention Fund helps you take stock of your situation and, with the support of your employer and your professional association, develop a tailored plan to enhance your employability.

My career is evolving

The tasks, tools, and skills required are changing.

I'm taking stock

I identify my strengths, my areas of support, and the skills I need to develop.

I'm taking charge of my path

I am developing a realistic career path with the support of my employer and the ISFB.

For whom

The ISFB Prevention Fund is intended for employees working at an ISFB member institution in the Canton of Geneva who wish to stay ahead of changes in their field, assess their skills, and develop a tailored career path to maintain their employability.

For HR

Consider experienced employees whose roles are changing, who have received little recent training, whose skills need to be updated, or who could enhance their employability through individualized support.

Take action early enough

The ISFB Prevention Fund enables early intervention when changes to a position, tools, or expected skills indicate a need for professional development. Based on an individualized assessment, the ISFB works with the beneficiary to identify their existing skills, resources, and areas for development, and then, when appropriate, designs a tailored development plan.

The approach is based on shared responsibility: the employee’s commitment, the employer’s support, and guidance from the ISFB. Together, these elements make it possible to anticipate career changes and strengthen employability over the long term, with a focus on prevention and skills development.

THIS PROGRAM MAY BE FOR YOU IF…

  • Your job, your tools, or your work methods are changing rapidly;

  • you want to better understand the skills expected in your profession today;

  • you need to update or have the skills you've acquired through your experience recognized;

  • You're considering a career move toward other roles, but aren't sure yet what steps to take;

  • You want to anticipate changes in your work environment rather than simply endure them.

TALKING ABOUT IT IS ALREADY A FIRST STEP

Your experience and skills are assets you can build on. Taking stock of your situation helps you identify your strengths, the skills you need to develop, and the opportunities available to you. You can discuss this with your HR department or contact the ISFB directly.

100% coverage

The approved training program is fully funded for both the beneficiary and the institution, subject to the scope of approved services and the availability of the program. No funds are paid directly to the beneficiary or the employer.

How do you get started?

The employee or member organization should contact the ISFB to receive the appropriate form and the list of required documents. The employer’s support is required to ensure that the program can be
completed during work hours.

FROM THE FIRST SIGN TO A CUSTOMIZED PATH

The request may come from the employee or from the employee’s workplace. Each situation is reviewed on a case-by-case basis: admission is not automatic and depends on eligibility, approval by the selection committee, and the availability of the program.

STEPS

The employee can discuss this with HR or contact the ISFB directly. The institution may also suggest this process to an employee.

The ISFB verifies that the situation is indeed in line with a preventive approach and that the conditions for the program are met.

The selection committee reviews the application, its relevance, and the suitability of the proposed course of study. It may accept, reject, or request additional information.

If the request is approved, the employer supports the initiative and allows the employee to take time off during work hours.

The skills assessment highlights the individual’s knowledge, resources, transferable skills, and areas for development. It results in a tripartite debriefing.

Depending on the need, the program may combine various services from the ISFB catalog, including, for example, advice and guidance, counseling, coaching, or continuing education.

Each service maintains its own confidentiality protocol. For example, when counseling is provided, the employer is aware that it is taking place, but no
details of the discussions are shared with the employer.

Additional information will be distributed to ISFB member institutions by the end of November. Applications may be submitted starting January 1, 2027.