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Work in healthcare and social welfare for internationals

Use your talent. Build your future in the Netherlands.

Have you come to the Netherlands from abroad? And are you looking for a way to actively participate and find your place in Dutch healthcare?

You are not alone. Many internationals want to work, learn, and participate. That is why there is this training program in healthcare and welfare.

With the training program Internationals in healthcare:

  • learn to work in healthcare or social welfare
  • build your future in the Netherlands
  • you meet people and expand your network
  • you feel at home in society sooner

What are you going to do?

You are following part of the Healthcare Assistant (Verzorgende IG) training. This is an officially recognized MBO component.
✔ You learn in practice
✔ You receive personal guidance
✔ You work with healthcare organizations
✔ You conclude with an exam
✔ You will receive a nationally recognized MBO certificate
✔ You have a high chance of finding work afterwards

This is how you take a concrete step towards meaningful work in the Netherlands.

This is what the training program will provide you with

After this program, you can often start working immediately at a healthcare organization in the Brainport region.

For example, read more about a similar trajectory in childcare. Of these, 10 participants obtained their MBO certificate, and most now work at the organization where they trained..

But this educational track does more than just train. It helps you participate in the Netherlands. It ensures more people in healthcare, helps companies retain talent, and makes the region stronger and more inclusive.

Sign up for Internationals in Healthcare

Would you like to participate?

For organizations in healthcare & welfare

Do you want to contribute and train new colleagues? A new group starts in 2026. We are looking for organizations that:

  • offer learning placements
  • want to collaborate
  • seeing opportunities in international talent

Think along and participate. Email: zorg-welzijn@summacollege.nl