What is the Value in Workforce project about?
With Value in Workforce, SKIN-Rotterdam helps people from international Christian communities who are looking for work or want to start a business. Together with the communities and based on mutual trust, we support people in utilizing their talents and finding a suitable place in society.
Why this approach?
Within many communities, there are people with knowledge, experience, and motivation who still find it difficult to connect with the labor market. Sometimes they lack the right information, sometimes they lack a network, language skills, or self-confidence. Since 2020, SKIN-Rotterdam has been working on guiding these so-called untapped talents toward work.
What we will be doing in 2026:
In 2026, we will offer personalized guidance to job seekers. Together, we will look at what someone needs and tailor our services accordingly: practical support in orienting themselves towards work or entrepreneurship, strengthening skills, improving a resume, and preparing for interviews. Where necessary, we will link people to a (language) buddy, mentor, or relevant network and connect them with employers, training programs, or intermediary organizations.
We also organize training courses and workshops in which participants learn together, share experiences, and support each other. These group activities are always combined with individual guidance, so that there is room for personal questions and customization. We consciously seek to connect with existing offerings and work together with partners, rather than reinventing the wheel.
The strength of Waarde in Werkkracht lies in proximity and perseverance: really seeing people, standing by them, and ensuring a warm transition to suitable work or a next step. In this way, we contribute to greater self-confidence, participation, and sustainable prospects.
How we do this:
- Individual guidance for job seekers
- Workforce training courses (multiple days)
- Workshops on work and entrepreneurship
- Linking to mentors, (language) buddies, and networks
- Warm transfer to work, training, or follow-up program
→ Check out our activities page for an overview of our current meetings!
Want to know more?
For more information, please contact Jane Martie-Chatlein, jane@skinrotterdam.nl.
The Value in Workforce Project is made possible by the DBL fund, Talenting Foundation, and Instituut GAK.