Fondation Agence-trt

What Fondation Agence-trt does

Fondation Agence-trt is a Geneva-based non-profit placement foundation that has been operating for more than 15 years, providing free employment-placement services to enterprises in the Canton of Geneva. Its core offering combines three integrated components: needs analysis and candidate matching for employers, 1-to-4-week unpaid professional insertion internships that allow companies to evaluate candidates before permanent hiring, and a 4-to-6-month personalized accompaniment program for job seekers that includes weekly coaching, professional project definition, and interview preparation. The foundation relies on a multidisciplinary team of approximately 14 staff led by Director Mathieu Grivel, with nine dedicated placement advisors, HR/accounting, business relations, and administrative support functions.

The foundation's underlying technology is intentionally minimal: no proprietary platform, no AI/ML matching systems, and no mobile or web application products are described. Delivery relies on direct human matching, in-person coaching at the Geneva office (Rue des Gares 16), phone and email consultations, and on-site visits to company premises. Operational and reputational credibility is anchored in the Swissstaffing quality service certification.

The business model is non-commercial by design. Placement services are free of charge to companies, and there is no placement fee or pricing tier. The foundation is funded through its relationships with three core institutional partners - Hospice général, the Office cantonal de l'emploi (OFPC), and Qualife (since 2009) - which provide candidate flow, recognition, and likely financial or operational support. Governance is exercised by a Foundation Council chaired by Alain Kolly and including representatives of Hospice général, the Bar, and a consulting/audit firm, reflecting the multi-stakeholder governance typical of Swiss public-interest foundations. The GTM approach is therefore referral- and institution-led rather than sales- or marketing-led, with marketing channels limited to a corporate website, a LinkedIn page, and institutional partner referrals.

Name

Fondation Agence-trt

Legal name

Fondation Agence-trt

Website

https://agence-trt.ch

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Fondation Agence-trt is a Geneva-based non-profit employment-placement foundation that provides free recruitment services to enterprises through a 4-6 month candidate coaching and internship program, partnering with Hospice général, OFPC, and Qualife.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Placement Services

NAICS

Employment Placement Agencies (561311), Temporary Help Services (561320)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Temp-to-Hire Staffing (BPACACAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

General Permanent Placement (Multi-Industry) (BPACAFAA)

Keywords

• Employment placement services
• Candidate recruitment agency
• Professional insertion internships
• Job placement foundation
• Talent matching services

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Placement Services: As a foundation, Agence-trt provides placement services entirely free of charge to companies. The organization appears to be funded through institutional partnerships and government affiliations rather than direct revenue from placement fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Fondation Agence-trt is a non-profit placement foundation operating in the Geneva region that matches companies with qualified job seekers and provides free recruitment services. Its offering combines enterprise recruitment support, 1-4 week unpaid professional insertion internships to evaluate candidates, and 4-6 months of personalized coaching for candidates. The agency draws on a pool of job seekers embedded in the Geneva economic and multicultural fabric and collaborates with recognized institutional partners.

Product overview

Fondation Agence-trt is a non-profit recruitment agency operating in Geneva, Switzerland for over 15 years. The organization offers a unified placement service combining candidate search, professional insertion internships, and ongoing candidate support. Services are provided free of charge to companies. The core offering consists of three integrated components: placement and recruitment services for employers, professional insertion internships (1-4 weeks) to evaluate candidates, and personalized candidate coaching with 4-6 months follow-up. The agency works with local institutional partners including the Hospice général, Office cantonal de l'emploi, and Qualife.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Enterprise Placement and Recruitment [Placement et Recrutement d'Entreprises]
• Professional Insertion Internship [Stage d'Insertion Professionnelle]
• Candidate Accompaniment [Accompagnement des Candidats]

Quantifiable outcome

• 4-6 months candidate accompaniment leading to high employment return rate
• +2 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• QualifecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2009Geneva-based foundation partner collaborating since 2009 for the accompaniment of candidates in professional integration programs.
• Hospice généralcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitutional partner providing access to job seekers and coordination for professional integration measures in the Geneva region.
• Office cantonal de l'emploi (OFPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCantonal employment office partner offering recognition and collaboration for placement services targeting employment seekers in Geneva.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Manpower Group: Global workforce solutions company with strong Swiss presence. Provides temporary and permanent staffing, comparable to Agence-trt's placement and trial-internship services but operating at multi-national scale with fee-based revenue models.
• Gi Group: Global staffing company with Swiss operations providing temporary and permanent recruitment services. Comparable to Agence-trt across both its permanent placement and trial-internship service lines.
• Randstad: Global staffing and HR services firm with established operations in Switzerland. Offers permanent placement and temp-to-hire solutions, directly comparable to Agence-trt's placement + 1-4 week trial internship combination, though at scale and on commercial terms.
• Adecco: Global staffing leader with major operations across Switzerland, including Adecco Switzerland. Offers temporary staffing, permanent placement, and career transition services, overlapping with Agence-trt's permanent placement and trial-internship offerings but at fee-based pricing and at global scale.
• Robert Half: Specialist staffing firm focused on finance, accounting, and professional placement, with Swiss operations. Comparable to Agence-trt's permanent placement offering for professional roles, though operating as a fee-based incumbent.

Direct peers

• Michael Page: Specialist permanent placement recruiter operating in Switzerland with focus on professional and managerial roles. Direct comparability to Agence-trt's core service of placing candidates into permanent roles, albeit on a fee-paying basis.
• Hays: Global specialist recruitment firm with significant Swiss operations focused on permanent placement across professional sectors. Comparable to Agence-trt's permanent placement core service, with similar candidate-coaching intensity in qualifying candidates.
• Caritas Suisse: Swiss non-profit social organization providing employment integration programs and job placement services for vulnerable populations. Comparable to Agence-trt's foundation structure, mission of professional integration, and partnership-based candidate sourcing model.

Regional players

• Adecco Switzerland: Swiss arm of Adecco, the country's largest commercial staffing firm. Operates in the same Geneva labor market as Agence-trt with overlapping permanent and temporary placement services, but as a fee-based commercial player.
• Manpower Switzerland: Swiss operations of Manpower Group providing permanent and temporary staffing in the Geneva region. Directly comparable to Agence-trt on geographic market and core placement service lines.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/agence-trt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles20 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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