Luchtvaart Community Schiphol

What Luchtvaart Community Schiphol does

Luchtvaart Community Schiphol (LCS) is a Dutch non-profit foundation founded circa 2008 (originally as Stichting Samenwerking Schiphol College) and headquartered at The Base A on Schiphol campus. It operates as a coordination network connecting more than 70 companies at Schiphol Airport with regional educational institutions and government bodies, focused on strengthening the local labor market across four pillars: inflow, development, employability, and inclusion. In 2024 it was designated by Provincie Noord-Holland as one of nine provincial campuses, formalizing its role as a triple-helix (government-education-business) hub.

LCS generates revenue through a two-tier membership model — Partners at EUR 5,500 per year for strategic governance participation and Players at EUR 1,650 per year for active program participation — supplemented by provincial and municipal subsidies (notably Banenplan Schiphol with Gemeente Amsterdam and Royal Schiphol Group, extended through 2026) and sectoral project grants. Its service portfolio includes the Werk op Schiphol digital orientation platform, BBL work-based learning programs delivered through MBO College Airport, the Schiphol Banenmarkt job fair, House of Aviation Learning Hub, Talent Sharing pilots, Proeftuin Logistiek, Stage Guidelines and Meldpunt Stages for internship quality, the LCS Council Labor Market Vision, and HR Network meetings held six times annually.

Outcomes disclosed include 549 placements of people with distance to the labor market during 2020-2022 under Banenplan Schiphol, 220 placements in 2023, and ~70% of Schiphol jobs being filled by practically educated workers. Governance is led by Directeur Francien David with oversight from a Board that transitioned its finance portfolio from Rinza Kleter to Philip Mol in early 2024. The organization is not equity-funded and operates without a parent company.

Name

Luchtvaart Community Schiphol

Legal name

Luchtvaart Community Schiphol

Website

https://luchtvaartcommunityschiphol.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Luchtvaart Community Schiphol is a Dutch non-profit network organization that coordinates labor-market programs connecting 70+ employers at Schiphol Airport with regional educational institutions and government bodies through membership subscriptions, subsidies, and shared digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Workforce Development and Labor Market Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

HR Service Delivery, Case Management & Employee Self-Service (BPACAPAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Hospitality, Travel & Events Direct Hire (BPACAFAL), People Management & Supervisory Skills (EDABAAAB)

Keywords

• Labor market development
• Workforce development programs
• Aviation employment services
• Vocational training programs
• Community network organizations

Headquarters

HQ city

Schiphol

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Partner Membership Fees: Strategic partners pay an annual fee of EUR 5,500 to participate in LCS programs, strategic planning groups (LCS Council, HR Top, HR Network, Design Team), and sectoral programs. This covers participation in steering committees and strategic decision-making.
2. Player Membership Fees: Active participant companies pay an annual fee of EUR 1,650 for participation in relevant programs and events. Participation in sectoral programs and events is free; custom trajectories are separately arranged.
3. Subsidies and Government Funding: LCS receives subsidies from provincial and municipal government bodies (e.g., Provincie Noord-Holland for campus formation), supporting their activities in sustainable labor market development and training programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Luchtvaart Community Schiphol (LCS) is a membership-based network organization that coordinates labor market development at Schiphol Airport by connecting 70+ employers with educational institutions and government bodies. It sells Partner memberships (EUR 5,500/year) for strategic-level participation in governance councils and Player memberships (EUR 1,650/year) for active participation in programs, supplemented by subsidized programs covering job fairs (Schiphol Banenmarkt), work-based learning (BBL-opleidingen), inclusive employment (Luchtvaart Inclusief), internship quality assurance (Stage Guidelines, Meldpunt Stages), HR networking, and labor market intelligence.

Product overview

Luchtvaart Community Schiphol (LCS) is a network organization connecting companies, education, and government at Schiphol Airport. Rather than a single product, it offers a portfolio of programs and services focused on sustainable labor market strengthening. Core offerings include the Werk op Schiphol platform for job and learning orientation, Schiphol Banenmarkt (job fair), BBL-opleidingen (work-based learning programs) with an associated training portal, and Stage Guidelines with Meldpunt Stages for internship quality assurance. Additional programs include Luchtvaart Inclusief for inclusive employment, House of Aviation learning hub, HR Netwerk for professional networking, Talent Sharing pilots, and LCS Council for strategic advisory. LCS also provides labor market intelligence through Arbeidsmarktupdates and Arbeidsmarktanalyse reports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Partner Membership Annual Partner membership at EUR 5,500/year for companies at Schiphol, granting strategic-level participation in LCS governance bodies (LCS Council, HR Top, HR Network, Design Team Luchtvaart Inclusief) and access to sectoral programs and events.
• Player Membership Annual Player membership at EUR 1,650/year for companies at Schiphol, granting active participation in LCS programs and events, recognition on the website and social media, and access to community resources.
• Werk op Schiphol Platform Digital orientation platform where work and learning at Schiphol are central, featuring vacancies, internships, talent tests and a talent pool for employers and job seekers in the Schiphol region.
• Schiphol Banenmarkt (Job Fair) Annual job fair organized by LCS for companies at Schiphol to showcase vacancies to potential employees, held at EXPO Greater Amsterdam and bringing together employers and job seekers.
• BBL-opleidingen (Work-Based Learning Programs) Work-based learning programs in partnership with MBO College Airport where employees work and study simultaneously to earn an mbo diploma in logistics, technology, security, or as a ground steward/ess at Schiphol.
• BBL Opleidingsportaal (Training Catalog) Training catalog portal listing BBL courses and professional development opportunities at Schiphol, used to support work-based learning enrollment and continuous development.
• Luchtvaart Inclusief (Inclusion Program) Program facilitating companies to provide inclusive jobs for people with distance to the labor market, including webinars, meet and greets, job events and advisory services, with an annual Inclusivity Event.
• HR Netwerk (HR Network) HR professional network meeting six times per year for HR officials of LCS partners, focused on knowledge and experience sharing on labor market topics at Schiphol.

Quantifiable outcome

• 549 people with distance to labor market employed at Schiphol (2020-2022)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Gemeente Amsterdam (Municipality of Amsterdam)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2020Through the Banenplan Schiphol, Gemeente Amsterdam collaborated with Royal Schiphol Group to place 549 people with distance to the labor market (2020-2022). The partnership was extended in December 2023 through 2026, focusing on practically educated workers in hospitality, retail, baggage handling, security, cleaning, and logistics.
• Royal Schiphol GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 January 2020Strategic partner and co-founder of LCS. Host organization for the Banenplan Schiphol and ongoing labor market initiatives. Extended partnership with Gemeente Amsterdam through 2026.
• MBO College Airport (ROC van Amsterdam-Flevoland)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKey educational partner offering BBL-opleidingen (work-based learning) for airport workers. LCS collaborates on curriculum alignment, House of Aviation initiative, and internship guidelines. Located in Hoofddorp as primary educator for the aviation sector.
• Hogeschool van Amsterdam (HvA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHBO educational partner collaborating with LCS on aviation education programs, including open days and information sessions for prospective students.
• WSP Groot-Amsterdam (Werkgeversservicepunt)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-operator of Werkcentrum Schiphol dependance, connecting employers and job seekers. Jointly staffs the employer desk and supports labor market integration programs.
• UWVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment employment agency providing labor market data and forecasts. LCS uses UWV's labor market prognosis for regional Groot-Amsterdam updates (2026-2028). Part of the Werkcentrum Groot-Amsterdam network.
• Provincie Noord-HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government supporting LCS as one of nine campuses in North-Holland, providing subsidies for campus formation and sustainable collaborations between education and business.
• Samenwerkingsorganisatie Beroepsonderwijs Bedrijfsleven (SBB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative organization connecting vocational education and business, involved in internship guidelines development and BBL program coordination.
• MBO RaadcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresenting MBO educational institutions, co-developing internship guidelines and participating in the meldpunt stages (internship reporting mechanism).
• De Normaalste ZaakmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization promoting inclusive employment, organizing webinars on topics like equal opportunities in career advancement, unconscious bias, and neurodiversity in the workplace.
• Gemeente HaarlemmermeercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipality where Schiphol is located, participating in labor market initiatives and the December 2023 intent statement extending the Banenplan collaboration.
• House of AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLearning Hub initiated by LCS and MBO College Airport where students, teachers, and business professionals collaborate on sustainable, digital, and integral airport challenges through Learning Labs.
• Vakschool Technische Installaties (VTi)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical training school collaborating with LCS on sustainable labor market development, supported by Provincie Noord-Holland subsidy for campus formation. Joint airport project developing innovative electrical solutions.
• EXPO Greater AmsterdamminorOthersVenue partner for the Schiphol Banenmarkt job fair, hosting the event for the second time on January 9, 2027 in Vijfhuizen.
• Randstad Consultancy GroepmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on labor market analysis for Schiphol and surroundings, providing third labor market analysis with trends, demand, workforce population, student supply, and in/out flow data.
• Regionaal Werkcentrum Groot-AmsterdamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork organization connecting employers with workforce needs, including municipalities, UWV, LCS, WSP, VNO-NCW, FNV, Pantar, and social welfare organizations. Has a dependance at Schiphol (Werkcentrum Schiphol).
• NewCareersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMobility center for the aviation sector supporting employees and organizations in talent deployment and transition to new work, for both voluntary and forced mobility.
• Menskracht AdviesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloped the Proeftuin Logistiek pilot with LCS, a 10-week program helping people distanced from labor market to orient in logistics and obtain forklift certification, achieving 5 out of 7 participants receiving contracts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen): Dutch government agency administering employee insurances and providing labor market services including unemployment benefits, reintegration, and workforce data. Comparable to LCS as a major labor market service provider in the Netherlands — LCS uses UWV's labor market prognosis for regional updates, and UWV sits on the Werkcentrum Groot-Amsterdam network alongside LCS.
• Randstad NV: Major global staffing and HR services company headquartered in Diemen, Netherlands, providing recruitment, workforce solutions, and HR consulting. Comparable to LCS as a Dutch HR services organization engaged with the Schiphol labor market (Randstad Consultancy Groep collaborates with LCS on labor market analysis), though operating at much larger scale and as a for-profit staffing firm.

Direct peers

• House of Skills Amsterdam: Amsterdam-based network initiative helping professionals develop skills and transition between industries through training programs and employer matching. Comparable to LCS as a skills-development network operating in the same Greater Amsterdam labor market with a similar community/employer-engagement model.
• Amsterdam Economic Board: Public-private partnership driving economic development and talent attraction across the Amsterdam metropolitan area through collaboration between business, knowledge institutions, and government. Directly comparable to LCS in its triple-helix model, regional focus, and convening role for labor market and innovation programs.
• ROM InWest: Regional development agency for North-Holland supporting innovation, investment, and economic growth, often in collaboration with the province's designated campuses. Comparable to LCS as a regional development organization operating in the same North-Holland ecosystem and frequently co-funded by the same provincial bodies.
• Werkcentrum Groot-Amsterdam: Regional work center network serving the Greater Amsterdam area, connecting employers with job seekers and operating dependances (including one at Schiphol alongside LCS). Highly comparable as a labor-market coordination network; LCS is even a co-operator of its Schiphol dependance, making them adjacent operating partners serving overlapping employer populations.
• Brainport Eindhoven: Triple-helix collaboration in the Eindhoven region connecting companies, knowledge institutions, and government to drive innovation, talent, and economic development. Highly comparable to LCS as a regional community network built on the same public-private-education partnership model, though focused on technology rather than aviation.
• TechCampus Rotterdam: Tech-focused campus in Rotterdam connecting education, business, and government to drive innovation and talent development in the region. Comparable to LCS as a designated triple-helix campus network coordinating employer engagement, training, and inclusion in a regional labor market.

Others

• ROC van Amsterdam-Flevoland: Large regional MBO (vocational education) institution serving Amsterdam and Flevoland, including MBO College Airport in Hoofddorp, which delivers the aviation-sector BBL programs that LCS coordinates. Comparable to LCS as a key ecosystem partner in the Schiphol aviation training ecosystem, though operating as an educational institution rather than a labor-market convener.
• Koninklijke Schiphol Group: Dutch airport operating company managing Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and other airports; co-founder and core strategic partner of LCS. Comparable to LCS as the central anchor of the Schiphol labor market, though operating as the airport operator and major employer rather than as a community/network organization.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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