The Adecco Group and Swiss University Sports: Empowering dual careers since 2017
With over 280,000 students enrolled at public higher education institutions in Switzerland, including approximately 172,000 at universities, 85,000 at universities of applied sciences, and 25,000 at universities of teacher education, the partnership between the Adecco Group and Swiss University Sports reflects a shared commitment: no student should have to choose between sport and study - they should be empowered to succeed in both. This commitment to dual career development is a cornerstone of the partnership and is reflected in targeted initiatives, events, and communications both in Switzerland and internationally.
“We are proud to renew our support to Swiss University Sports and to work together on the development of young talents. Our partnership with Swiss University Sports reflects our commitment to the next generation on the field and in the workplace,” said Denis Machuel, CEO of the Adecco Group. “Sport is universal. These athletes competing around the globe not only represent Switzerland, but also embody ambition, collaboration and the future of work.”
Raeto Raffainer, CEO Swiss University Sports: "The fact that a leading solutions and advisory company like the Adecco Group is supporting this partnership for the long term is a strong signal. It shows that the Adecco Group recognises the potential of student athletes - not only during their sporting careers, but also for the working world of tomorrow. Together, we are creating a framework that enables young talents to combine their passion for sport with an academic education and career prospects."
Beyond elite sport, Swiss University Sports promotes inclusive university sports, enhancing student well-being, community, and balance. Globally, with over 200 million students across 40,000 institutions, the impact of university sports is profound—and the Adecco Group is proud to play its part.
Swiss University Sports is member of the Fédération Internationale du Sport Universitaire FISU, the European University Sports Association EUSA and Swiss Olympic.
For further information please contact:
The Adecco Group Corporate Press Office
Jürg Schneider
Group Head External Communications, The Adecco Group
media@adeccogroup.com
Tel: +41 (0) 79 876 09 21
About The Adecco Group
The Adecco Group is the world’s leading talent and technology expertise company. Our purpose is making the future work for everyone. Through our three global business units - Adecco, Akkodis and LHH - across 60 countries, we enable sustainable and lifelong employability for individuals, deliver digital and engineering solutions to power the Smart Industry transformation and empower organisations to optimise their workforces. The Adecco Group leads by example and is committed to fostering sustainable employability and supporting resilient economies and communities.
The Adecco Group AG is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).
https://www.adeccogroup.com/
About Swiss University Sports
Swiss University Sports comprises 20 local university sports organizations (HSOs) with a total of 240,000 student members. More than 100 sports are offered in recreational sports and over 30 in elite sports. While the local HSOs primarily organize the extensive “Sports for All” programs, the national association is responsible for elite sports and the selection of national teams for the World University Championships and the World University Games. A key initiative of Swiss University Sports, in collaboration with Swiss Olympic, is the “Elite Sports and Studies” project, which focuses on supporting high-performance athletes in their dual careers.
https://swissuniversitysports.ch/