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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 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 articleOn 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 articleAt our employer event on June 19th, you'll hear from entrepreneurs who are choosing talent, growth, and results. They saw potential, acted on it, and are now reaping the rewards.…
Employer event 'Working with newcomers': Read articleThe Finance Academy is an intensive 18-week program in which financial talents with a refugee background develop themselves professionally and personally. With training and mentorship from top companies such as…
Networking and growing through the Finance Academy: Read articleMore and more employers are discovering the benefits of hiring status holders. Not only do they offer a solution to the staff shortage, they also bring motivation and diversity to…
Employers happy with status holders: 'Staff shortage? Never had a problem with it.': Read articleLast Friday we launched Energy Skills: a joint training program of TenneT, Enexis, Alliander and Refugee Talent Hub, especially for status holders. With this preparatory training they are prepared to…
Launch of Energy Skills: content, ambition and drive: Read article
