New energy, new opportunities | Energy Skills

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The Netherlands is working on the energy network of the future. That will require many people. Perhaps you, or someone you know, will be one of them.

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Statute holders

No technical experience required. Training, personal help and a real job.

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Employers

Offer a placement spot at your organization.

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Partners

Do you work for the UWV, a municipality or VluchtelingenWerk? Submit a candidate.

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An initiative by the four Dutch network operators

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This is Energy Skills

Energy Skills was started by the Dutch energy sector. We train residents in the Dutch energy sector to find jobs with future prospects in the energy sector and the technology sector.

In this short video you can see what Energy Skills is and how it works: from your registration to your first day at work.

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This is how it works

Four steps to your job. We help you with every step.

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Fill in the form. Only your first name and email address are required. It takes 1 minute.

We will call or email you

We will contact you within 3 working days. This conversation costs nothing.

Follow the training

The training lasts 13 weeks and prepares you for work in the energy sector.

Your job

Start with your paid job at a company working in the energy sector.

Starting locations

You will follow the training at a nearby location. We will start in Rotterdam and Utrecht. In 2027, we also expect to start in the regions of Amsterdam and Zwolle.

Rotterdam

Rotterdam

Utrecht

Utrecht

AmsterdamSoon

AmsterdamExpected in 2027

ZwolleSoon

ZwolleExpected in 2027

Do you have past energy skills?

  • A training course. Even if you have no technical experience.
  • Personal help, in plain language.
  • Chance of a paid job with companies in the energy sector.
  • Your data is safe. You only share what you want to share with us.
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Frequently asked questions

Am I a permanent resident?

Yes, if you have applied for asylum in the Netherlands and been granted a residence permit. You are allowed to live and work in the Netherlands. Then you are a permanent resident. It does not matter whether your permit is for a specific or indefinite period.

Does the process cost money?

No. Joining Energy Skills is free for you. Signing up, the interview, and the training do not cost you any money.

Do I need any technical experience?

No. You don't need any technical experience. In the training you learn everything you need to start your job.

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