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Engineering & Technical

🤝 Altijd-de sociale kant, We'RHERE & Apis Academy Program
🎓 Training Type: Engineering and Technology in the Netherlands
🗣️ Language Goal: Dutch Professional Language (B2 Level)

About the Program

The "Engineering en Techniek" (Engineering and Technology) program has been developed specifically for highly educated newcomers with experience in technical or construction fields. Participants begin working based on existing and proven training programs. The main goal of the program is to prepare participants for the Dutch technical and construction sector in the most accurate and sustainable way.

📊 Program Structure and Main Outcome

The program is organized into 3 main sections, each consisting of 12 weeks (Total 36 Weeks) to ensure participants' full integration into the sector:

Phase 1 (12 Weeks)

Technical Content Training

Technical preparation period focusing on sector structure, relevant standards, innovations, and Dutch labor market dynamics.

Phase 2 (12 Weeks)

Professional Language Training

Making the language concrete and applicable through active work on 300–500 professional terms (Vaktaal) related to the field.

Phase 3 (12 Weeks)

Job Club Lessons

Active job searching, interview simulations, and professional network management with the 3S Structure (Stuurklaar, Spreekklaar, Sociaalklaar).

🗓️ 12-Week Technical Content Program Details

The content program developed for highly educated immigrants to quickly adapt to the sector consists of 3 sub-periods of 4 weeks each:

🛠️ Phase 1: Technical and Sector Introduction (Weeks 1–4)
  • Information about the structure of the technical sector in the Netherlands (from MBO 2 to HBO+ level)
  • Introduction to sub-sectors such as energy technology, installation, maintenance, mechatronics, and process technology
  • Identification of promising professions and entry opportunities into the sector
  • Examination of current topics such as energy transition, artificial intelligence, and sustainability
🛡️ Phase 2: Technical and Work Safety (Weeks 5–8)
  • Introduction to safety culture and responsibilities in the Dutch technical sector
  • Preparation for basic VCA certificate (work safety certificate) theory
  • Employee rights, sectoral risks, and safety-focused workplace communication
📈 Phase 3: Technical and Professionalization (Weeks 9–12)
  • Evaluation of differences between being a technician in the Netherlands and working in one's own country
  • A workday in the technical sector – examination of real application examples and cases
  • Use of artificial intelligence tools and current digital technologies in technical professions
  • Development of technical self-confidence and preparation for individual career planning

🕒 How Does a Class Day Pass?

  1. Opening and evaluation of current developments from the sector
  2. Subject lesson (Instructor presentation and interactive discussion)
  3. Task or case study (Individual or pair applications)
  4. Evaluation and instant feedback from instructors
  5. Homework or field application work

🤝 Guidance from Practical Experience

The program is conducted by peers/similar experienced individuals who have technical education and work in the Netherlands as lateral entrants (transitioning from different fields), engineers, or technicians. These individuals serve as instructors, mentors, and sources of inspiration. Thanks to their practical experience, they offer participants understanding, guidance, and mentoring.

Since the program is organized to be compatible with language lessons, it is conducted in the evenings and on weekends. This way, a realistic work environment including hybrid work and office days is simulated. Most of the lessons are given face-to-face on weekends at different locations of the institution:

📍 Groningen, Amsterdam, Eindhoven, Veenendaal, Arnhem

*If necessary, lessons can also be followed online by mutual agreement. Theoretical training in the evening hours is conducted entirely online.

🎓 Certificate and Career Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the program, participants receive a Certificate of Participation. This certificate confirms participation in all three training sections and can be used as supporting documentation in job interviews or job applications. Additionally, the participant is actively supported to move towards one of the following areas:

  • Techniektuin, Energy Skills, Warmtecarrousel, LiS or similar institutions through vocational training and work programs.
  • Participation in job interview process at a technical employer (with strong intermediary institution partnerships).

More Information or Application

Would you like to get information about the "Engineering and Technology" program or learn about the registration steps? Do not hesitate to contact us. We answer all your questions and explain in detail how the program works.

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