We are Summa

We train professionals who make a difference. And together with people, businesses, and partners in the Brainport region, we shape the future. Together, we are the makers, the movers, researchers, entrepreneurs, doers, discoverers, and caregivers.

We're here for everyone who wants to develop themselves. Together, we take that first step into the job market. But we're also there for everyone who's ready for the next step. We're here for talented individuals who are developing into professionals. And for professionals who continue to develop themselves, throughout their lives.

That's what drives the people of Summa every day. Not only in our classrooms, but especially in the field at a large and growing group of companies. They see their sector changing and entrust us with the development of their talented employees. At the same time, they give a new generation of professionals a chance or a job.

We'll explore together, help you along the way, and challenge you. We'll do this with attention, guidance, and trust. But above all, we'll work together. Because that's simply how we work, learn, and grow.

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Together we can achieve more

Former Summa student and singer-songwriter Iris Penning beautifully expresses what we believe in. She forged her own path, developing her talent in a way that suited her. In this video, she praises her teacher, Ruud Borgers, who suited her learning style. He gave her freedom and challenged her. "And that was a truly liberating moment for me."

When you gain the confidence that you can do it, you feel the freedom to do what you want. Iris has experienced the power of confidence. We are proud of her journey.

Pleun Driessen of BAS Group in Veghel talks about the collaboration with Summa. Thanks to our training programs, their professionals are becoming even more familiar with the latest electric trucks. This way, we work together to ensure optimal safety at work.

"It really gave me insight into the possibility of collaboration between an educational institution and a large commercial company. Those worlds sometimes seem so far apart, but there's actually a strong connection."

Come find what suits you. Joris Manders (15) already knows what he wants after high school. He eventually wants to be in front of a class himself. But what kind of teacher is he? And does he want to go to primary or secondary school? He's eager to discover that at Summa after the summer. Together we'll find answers. And that means "Together you can do more" for Joris.

"I hope my students will also be able to follow their dreams," he says in this video. We wish Joris a wonderful time at Summa.

Brainport is growing rapidly. The increase in scale, the new target groups we welcome into the labor market, transitions in sectors like healthcare and construction, and so on: we live in dynamic times where we share high ambitions and major challenges.

In our video, Samir Toub, alderman and former Summa student, explains why collaboration is more important than ever for a region where everyone should be able to participate. Good for the people, important for Brainport.