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Talent development through employee volunteering

What happens when a 50+ professional uses her experience for a young newcomer? Esther Erkelens, communication manager at Vopak, wanted to use her experience and knowledge and Bengisu Kalkan found her way in the Dutch labor market. They were linked to each other via DUO for a JOB.

March 19, 2026

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DUO for a JOB: two generations, one future

What happens when you match the knowledge and experience of people over 50 to the ambitions of young people with a migration background? That is the core of DUO for a JOB. The organization connects mentors and young people to take steps together towards a study program or work. “And that is incredibly effective,” says Marije Pronk, who set up the program in Rotterdam.

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Ruud (68) helps Rouel (27) find a job

That Rouel wants to work in ICT is a fact. He has almost completed the mbo4 ICT training. The first 3 years of the training he does on Bonaire, the rest he follows at Technology College Rotterdam. With 2 exams to go, Rouel asks DUO for a JOB for help.

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“Kickstart”

For youngsters with a migration background, especially when they have just arrived in the Netherlands, finding suitable work or education is not always easy. The DUO for a JOB mentoring program connects them to people over 50 who want to share their knowledge, life and work experience.

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Ruba (27) fled from Syria, Anja (60) helped get to Rotterdam

Ruba Ahmad (27) fled Syria with her brother in 2016.

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The Syrian Alaa had to give up his dream, but has a future again thanks to mentor Ella

Linking young people with a migration background to an experienced person over 50: it appears to be a golden option.

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Juhayna wanted to study in the Netherlands, Noor (67) helped her get started: 'So helpful'

The 32-year-old Juhayna came to the Netherlands with a tough history of fleeing the war and a big dream.

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With good matches, we want to offer opportunities to young newcomers

For new Rotterdammers, it can be a challenge to start an education or find good work.

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DUO for a JOB: Connecting diverse backgrounds and generations

For the past two years, LaatBloeien has offered a great base of operations for the DUO for a JOB foundation to pursue its outreach activities.

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Joke (56) climbs the Laurenskerk with Rabeh (21): 'Hope I can make him feel at home'

At Duo for a Job, young people with a migration background are paired with people over 50 with the necessary life experience.

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100 people over 50 have already helped a young person with a migration background find work in Rotterdam

The Rotterdam DUO for a JOB foundation links job-seeking young people with a migration background to a volunteer aged fifty or older.

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Thanks to each other's experience, young people and people over 50 are growing at DUO for a JOB

“People recharge from contact with each other. The differences in background provide inspiration and energy. That's magical and free! '

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DUO for a JOB: together on the road to success

About 10 years ago, the DUO for a JOB initiative was set up in Belgium.

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How DUO for a JOB connects young people with people over 50

Young people with a migrant background often experience many barriers when it comes to finding a job.

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Radio FunX: Having trouble finding a job or study? This foundation helps you!

Do you have a Turkish, Moroccan or other background than Dutch? Then you may have noticed it: you are less likely to get a job. Marije from” DUO for a JOB” will then be there for you. She told Serginio what it entails.

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