Training students

If you want to train Dutch students in your company, then you will need to become a certified work placement company. According to the Dutch Adult and Vocational Education Act (Wet Educatie Beroepsonderwijs), students in the secondary vocational education system must fulfil the practical part of their study in certified work placement companies.

In order to become certified, your company must be able to demonstrate both a willingness and the capacity to train students. Students must have a safe environment in which to learn their chosen trade, and ample time and attention must be paid to their study and development.

Becoming a certified work placement company step by step
If you are interested in training students in your company, the first step is to apply for certification from Kenwerk. You can complete the entire application procedure online.

• Request a password using our Extranet.
• Enter your company details.
• Agree to the formal conditions for becoming a certified work placement company.
• Indicate the professions for which you wish to train Dutch students in your company. Select the professions in question and answer the corresponding questions.
• Enter the personal details of your staff member who will be assigned to coaching students in your company (mentors - coaches) during work placement.
• Briefly describe what students can expect from your company.
• Post openings here so that students will see that you are looking for trainees.