AMIF grant

Thanks to the European Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) grant, the City of Leeuwarden can offer 250 asylum permit holders a unique opportunity to improve their language skills with local employers.

What does it entail?

Language internships give asylum permit holders the opportunity to work at a company. This way, they get to practice their Dutch language skills while learning how our society works and gaining work experience. The company also benefits, as it receives extra support. Additionally, a diverse team results in creativity and new ideas. Language internships are focused on young people and women, to give them extra opportunities. However, men can of course also do a language internship.

Language pathways at companies

The City of Leeuwarden wants everyone to have a fair chance of a good life, where it makes no difference where you come from or who you are. This is not only important for the people concerned, but it also helps make the community stronger. Language pathways at companies will be running until 1 January 2028.

What is expected of the employer?

Provide a clear description of the position and tasks.
Make sure the asylum permit holder interacts with people as much as possible.
Assigning a permanent staff member as a point of contact works well for the asylum permit holder.
This staff member can also give tips to colleagues on how they can help.

What is expected of the asylum permit holder?

You are motivated.
You learn new words.
You get to explore the work culture.
You will learn new skills.

Questions, or do you want to sign up?

Contact the City of Leeuwarden.

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