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Are you considering working with professionals with a refugee background? When it comes to hiring refugee talent, we've developed a lot of knowledge and experience over the past years. We're sharing all of that here - hoping to support you in your journey. We'll also share relevant external information.
The SER advocates for better employment guidance for newcomers. For two years now, Energy Skills has been demonstrating how newcomers can contribute to reducing staff shortages in the energy sector.
From pilot to scaling up: newcomers at grid operator: Read articleOn May 27, 2026, we hosted an employer session on the sustainable establishment of work-study programs. Houda Zaït (Refugee Talent Hub) and Thomas Gesink (Bureau Raakt) guided us through the…
This is how you build a successful work-study program: Watch the entire employer session
The documentary 'Bruggen Bouwen' tells the stories of people starting a new life in Amersfoort. In this segment, colleague Jan-Simon Rotgans interviews candidates from the Consulting College at partner TwynstraGudde.
Building Bridges - Newcomers in Amersfoort: View it here
Colleague Houda Zaït attended the 2026 Technology Inclusive Award. There, companies demonstrated how attracting, retaining, and developing diverse talent works in practice. Read her findings in this blog post.
Technology Inclusive Award 2026: Read articleThe Netherlands is still underutilizing the labor potential of recognized refugees, concludes the Netherlands Court of Audit. Despite significant staff shortages in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and technology, the…
Court of Audit: potential status holder remains untapped: Read articleGrid operators, contractors, and the government are joining forces to accelerate the expansion of the electricity grid. Together, they aim to hire an additional 5,000 technicians by 2030. This will…
5,000 technicians wanted: Read articleThomas Gesink is a social entrepreneur and founder of Bureau Raakt. He has worked with organizations such as the Dutch Council for Refugees to establish apprenticeships in construction, technology, and…
A good training program is a solution for almost everything: Read articleThe energy transition offers refugees with refugee status a great opportunity to build a future. The sector is in need of skilled professionals and sees potential in this target group.…
Status holders enthusiastic about work in the energy sector: Read articleThe technology sector is desperate for people. While projects related to energy transition, digitalization, and sustainability are slowing down, a large group of technically skilled newcomers is ready. With language…
Newcomers in technology: plenty of opportunities: Read articleReport by VluchtelingenWerk Nederland and Bureau Raakt. A scaling-up model for industry associations, municipalities, and service providers.
'Put a little more time and energy into the initial phase, and you will see that it pays off more in the end.' This was one of the insights Stijn…
Newcomers at HeatTransformers: investment pays off significantly: Get inspired by Stijn
On Thursday, June 19th, we organized the "Newcomers & Work" employer event – this time specifically for smaller organizations and SMEs. In a sunny festival tent at TwynstraGudde, we explored…
Choosing talent means choosing the future: Read article
