Looking for a job?
Get a mentor!

DUO for a JOB connects a young job seeker with an experienced 50+ person. As a volunteer mentor, they help young people increase their chances in the labor market.

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What is DUO for a JOB?

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A free mentoring program

A young person (mentee) with a migration background looking for work and a mentor with a lot of experience form a duo for 6 months.

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An intergenerational encounter

By exchanging experiences and listening to each other, prejudices are eliminated.

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Collective workshops

Help with looking for work under the supervision of professionals. Everything at your own pace.

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An inclusive approach

Where you can learn from each other and understand each other's differences.

Who is our
mentor program for?

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Young people (18 to 33 years) with a migration background who want to:

👉 Define their professional or educational project
👉 Develop their network
👉 Understand the Dutch job market better
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Adults over 50 who seek a fulfilling volunteer experience and want to:

👉 Get out of their comfort zone
👉 Pass on their experience
👉 Acquire new skills
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The benefits of our program

Personalized support

Each mentor supports one young person at a time, tailoring their approach to the individual's needs and ambitions to help them navigate the job market.

A professional and warm environment

Each duo is supported by a dedicated coordinator and has access to high-quality facilities and equipment.

Registrations all year round, without selection

Registrations are on a continuous basis, and no degree or experience is required to join the program and be paired as a duo!

The results of our duos

The impact of DUO for a JOB can be measured at three levels:

💼 The number of young people who have found a job or study or internship
🤩 The quality and fulfilment of our mentors' experience
🙌 Strong social connections across cultures and generations

+7/10 young people

Get a job, an internship, or a training (within 12 months)

82% of mentors

Renew the experiencewith a new duo

296 duos

Created since 202

Our values

Promoting diversity

Gender, origin, age, beliefs... We embrace diversity and believe it is a valuable asset that fosters mutual learning, creativity, and innovation.

Social impact

DUO for a JOB focuses on action and initiative to achieve ambitious goals and maximize its positive impact on society.

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Inclusiveness

DUO for a JOB strives to create a safe and inclusive environment for its employees, volunteers, and beneficiaries, where everyone feels welcome, respected, and heard.

Warm professionalism

We blend professional rigor with compassion to deliver a high-quality program while fostering relationships built on empathy and respect.

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Where to find us

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