Stronger together for sustainable participation

Together with your municipality and our expertise, we build successful trajectories for refugees.

Working together on sustainable participation

The UAF has been committed to refugee students, professionals and scientists for decades. We believe that people can participate more quickly and sustainably in Dutch society if their experience and talents are used.

Unfortunately, we still see too often that refugees end up in part-time jobs below their level. As a result, financial support from municipalities remains unnecessarily necessary for too long. Together we can change this. By using our expertise in the field of education - before, during and after integration - we contribute to sustainable participation and the inflow of valuable employees.

Why collaborate?

As a municipality, you have the task, according to the Integration Act 2021 and the Participation Act, to guide status holders to study and work. The goal is clear: sustainable outflow from welfare and a meaningful contribution to society.

The UAF has specific knowledge and experience to guide refugee students and professionals. Together we ensure that they participate sustainably, in line with their level and ambitions. Customization and regional cooperation are crucial in this.

What can you expect from us?

A sustainable plan tailored to your needs

A good start is essential. Together with you, we map out the experience, knowledge and ambitions of the status holder. We then make a realistic assessment of the chances on the labour market and see whether additional education or training is necessary. By doing this in a timely and careful manner, we increase the chance of a successful exit from social assistance.

Would you like to use our expertise to make a plan or advise on study choices? We are happy to think along with you from the start, even before the PIP process.

Specific knowledge and guidance

Sometimes very specific knowledge is needed to guide a status holder. Think of a doctor who wants to practice his profession again in the Netherlands, or a scientist who is looking for an academic position. The UAF offers advice and guidance in this, in addition to what you as a municipality already do.

UAF webinar for municipalities: How do you scan for talent?

Watch the webinar for customer managers: How do you scan for talent? This focuses on the role of the municipality in scanning talent among refugee students and professionals. How do you make a difference as a customer manager? What happens if a highly educated person does not get the opportunity to follow a program at his level? And what happens if someone does receive the guidance?

Status holders talk about their positive and negative experiences. And the opportunities and challenges under the Wi2021 are also discussed.

Interested in collaboration?

Would you like to know more about our services and how we can work together on sustainable participation? Please contact us via municipal@uaf.nl.

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