What Laborijn does

Laborijn is a Dutch municipal implementation organization (Gemeenschappelijke regeling Uitvoeringsorganisatie) jointly owned by the municipalities of Doetinchem, Montferland, and Aalten in the Achterhoek region of Gelderland, Netherlands. It executes the Participation Act (Participatiewet), the Social Employment Act (Wsw), and the Integration Act (Wet inburgering) for residents of these and adjacent municipalities including Oude IJsselstreek and Bronckhorst. The organization employs approximately 800 sheltered workers under the Wsw and Cao aan de Slag agreements, plus over 200 civil servants, organized under a board chaired by a Doetinchem alderman and led by a general director (Algemeen directeur). Its core service portfolio comprises three physical Werkleercentra in Doetinchem, Aalten, and Hengelo (Bronckhorst) that combine vocational training with work-experience placements; job-coaching services for both Wsw workers and Participatiewet clients; employer account management with seven dedicated account managers handling detachments and outsourcing; the Mijn inkomen digital portal for benefit management (authenticated via DigiD); and specialized programs including the Leerlijn Logistiek training pathway, Bbz financing for self-employed persons in difficulty, and integration support for newcomers and Ukrainian refugees.

Laborijn's business model is publicly funded rather than commercial. Revenue derives primarily from budget allocations by member municipalities to execute statutory welfare tasks, supplemented by employer detachment fees (charged based on Wsw worker productivity) and revenue from outsourced production work routed through the Werkleercentra. Pricing is not commercially disclosed because services are statutorily provided based on eligibility rather than market transactions. The organization is currently undertaking a major capital project to construct a new BENG (Nearly Energy Neutral) headquarters on the existing Terborgseweg site in Doetinchem, with construction commencing in September 2025 and planned completion by end of 2026, designed by GAJ VBW Architecten and built by KlaassenGroep B.V. Technology infrastructure is standard Dutch e-government stack: DigiD for citizen identity verification, Zivver for encrypted confidential communication, SIManalytics for anonymous website analytics, and electronic forms hosted on eformulieren.laborijn.nl. No AI/ML capabilities, proprietary algorithms, or advanced data assets are evidenced. The organization's primary go-to-market is direct service delivery to residents through physical locations and the digital portal, supplemented by enterprise-style account management engaging regional employers for detachments and outsourced work.

Name

Laborijn

Legal name

Laborijn

Website

https://laborijn.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1970

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Laborijn is a Dutch municipal implementation organization (Gemeenschappelijke regeling) jointly owned by the municipalities of Doetinchem, Montferland, and Aalten, executing the Participatiewet, Wsw, and Wet inburgering for Achterhoek residents through three Werkleercentra and a DigiD-integrated digital portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Social Welfare and Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Administration of Human Resource Programs (9231), Employment Services (5613)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Inclusive Employment (Job Training, Placement) (BPAGALAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

State/Provincial Labor, Employment Standards & Workforce Development Administration (BPAIABAN), Labor & Employment Administration (Workforce Regulation & Programs) (BPAIAAAM), Unemployment Insurance & Employment Support Benefits (BPAIAKAB)

Keywords

• Welfare benefits administration
• Social employment services
• Workforce reintegration
• Vocational training centers
• Participation act implementation

Headquarters

HQ city

Doetinchem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Laborijn is a municipal implementation organization funded by the municipalities of Doetinchem, Aalten, Montferland, and Oude IJsselstreek. It receives budget allocations to execute social welfare laws including the Participatiewet, Wsw, and Wet inburgering.
2. Employer Detachment Fees: Laborijn generates revenue by detaching Wsw workers to employers. Employers pay a detachment fee based on worker productivity. The organization also provides outsourced work services to external clients.

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Laborijn is a municipal implementation organization (Gemeenschappelijke regeling Uitvoeringsorganisatie) that executes Dutch social welfare laws — the Participatiewet, Wet sociale werkvoorziening (Wsw), and Wet inburgering — for residents of Doetinchem, Aalten, Montferland, and Oude IJsselstreek in the Achterhoek region. It delivers welfare benefits administration, job coaching, vocational training through three Werkleercentra (work-learning centers), reintegration trajectories, integration programs for newcomers, and employer-facing services including worker detachment, production work outsourcing, and subsidized employment matching.

Product overview

Laborijn is a Dutch work and development organization that provides a comprehensive suite of services for employment, income support, and social participation. The core offerings include Werkleercentra (learning and work centers) for training and work experience, job coaching services, re-integration instruments, and a digital portal called 'Mijn inkomen' for benefit management. Additional services include employer account management, training programs (Met Mekare, HARRIE Helpt), specialized programs like the Leerlijn Logistiek, and support for entrepreneurs through Bbz and IOAZ schemes. The organization also manages specialized benefits including out-of-institution allowances, housing equity loans, and homeless benefits, while providing secure communication tools and accessibility-compliant digital services. Laborijn serves as the implementation organization for Participatiewet, Wsw, and Wet inburgering for municipalities Doetinchem and Aalten.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Samen werkt!: Laborijn's collaborative approach and partnership program bringing together employers, social organizations, and community initiatives to help residents participate in society.
• Werkleercentra (WLC)

Products and services

• Werkleercentra (Work-Learning Centers) Three learning and work centers located in Doetinchem, Aalten, and Hengelo (Bronckhorst) where participants follow vocational training programs combined with work or work internships to prepare them for the labor market. Targets Wsw workers, Participatiewet clients, and Wet inburgering participants in the Achterhoek region.
• Mijn inkomen (My Income) Portal Online DigiD-authenticated self-service portal where beneficiaries can view information about their benefits, submit changes, access year statements and benefit specifications, and view accumulated vacation pay and deposits. Designed for residents of member municipalities receiving Participatiewet, IOAW, IOAZ, and Bbz benefits.
• Jobcoaching Job coaching service in which dedicated Laborijn job coaches guide both Wsw workers and Participatiewet clients toward and within the labor market. Coaches support both employees and employers with onboarding and ongoing workplace guidance, helping individuals with disabilities or distance to the labor market sustain employment.
• Re-integratie instrumenten (Reintegration Tools) Re-integration instruments comprising coaching in work, coaching toward work, Werkfit research, and Werkfit trajectory — services designed to help people return to or enter the labor market, with delivery through Laborijn's Werkleercentra and partner network.
• Trainingsaanbod (Training Offerings) Catalog of training offerings that includes the 'Met Mekare' workshop on psychological limitations at work, the 'HARRIE Helpt' training for colleagues who support employees with disabilities or psychological conditions, and e-learning on guidance cards. Targeted at employers, supervisors, and Participatiewet clients across the Achterhoek region.
• Leefgeld (Living Allowance) for Ukrainian Refugees Living allowance and cost-contribution management services for Ukrainian refugees residing in Doetinchem and Aalten, including application handling under the Wet inburgering framework and connection to integration and language support. Includes a dedicated informational page published in Ukrainian.
• Leerlijn Logistiek (Logistics Learning Path) 3-to-6-month logistics learning path delivered at Werkleercentrum Doetinchem where participants learn all key aspects of the logistics profession — from forklift driving to goods control — earn relevant certifications, and progress to internships, Wsw detachments, or direct employment with regional logistics employers.
• Employer Account Management & Workforce Detachment Field-based account management service delivered by seven dedicated Laborijn account managers to regional employers in the Achterhoek, providing job matching, detachment of Wsw workers, outsourced production work, and subsidy advice. Employers pay a productivity-based detachment fee for placed Wsw workers.
• Bbz & Ondernemersondersteuning (Self-Employed Support) Income and business support for self-employed entrepreneurs and former entrepreneurs in Aalten and Doetinchem facing financial difficulties, including Bbz (Bijstand voor zelfstandigen) financing, business development advice, debt counseling, and business continuity/restart support. Delivered through the Ondernemerssteunpunt Aalten Doetinchem joint initiative.
• Veilig e-mailen (Secure Email via Zivver) Secure email service using Zivver encryption that allows Laborijn staff to send confidential information — including personal data, files, and reports — to residents and employers, with access code verification to prevent unauthorized interception.
• Preventie en handhaving (Prevention and Enforcement) Fraud prevention and benefits compliance service that processes fraud reports and electronic change notifications to ensure that welfare benefits are distributed correctly and that residents comply with their benefit obligations.
• Inburgering (Integration Program) Inburgering integration program delivering Dutch-language learning, civic integration, and work-preparation trajectories for newcomers (including refugees and migrants) in Doetinchem and Aalten under the Wet inburgering mandate.
• Werkgeversservicepunt Achterhoek (WSPA) Single-point service hub for regional employers providing job matching, subsidy advice, and account management around hiring with support needs. Operated as a collaboration between Laborijn, UWV, Sociale Dienst Oost Achterhoek, municipality Bronckhorst, and municipality Oude IJsselstreek/STOER.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800+ workers employed under Wsw arrangements with placement support
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and notable.

• GAJ VBW ArchitectencoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Architectural firm responsible for designing Laborijn's new sustainable headquarters building at Terborgseweg in Doetinchem. Hugo Lenselink serves as lead architect. The firm specializes in biobased and sustainable construction methods.
• KlaassenGroep B.V.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 February 2023Construction company engaged to build Laborijn's new headquarters. Michel Menting serves as Algemeen directeur. The project represents a major investment in sustainable, inclusive facilities.
• Graafschap CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational partnership where Graafschap College teachers provide instruction in Laborijn's Werkleercentra. Combined expertise helps participants obtain relevant qualifications for promising professions in the region.
• De GraafschapnotableGTM or Marketing PartnerSocial partnership with football club De Graafschap including the 'Bewegen naar (detacherings-) werk' program that uses sports to prepare job seekers for employment and connects them with regional employers.
• BuurtpleincoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration to support Doetinchem residents in participating in society. Laborijn focuses on work participation while Buurtplein provides multi-domain life support. Includes joint volunteer center services.
• Werkcentrum AchterhoekcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-organization regional labor market initiative including municipalities, UWV, employer organizations, trade unions, SBB, and educational institutions. Provides single-point access to employment services and knowledge.
• Workmate CompanynotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial domain partnership providing ambulatory assistance, labor-based day activities, learning-work trajectories, and supported housing. Includes the 'Simpel Switchen' pilot for smooth transitions between care and work settings.
• De RondkomersnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerMulti-organization initiative (including Buurtplein, municipality Doetinchem, Platform Armoedebestrijding, UWV, Rabobank, De Graafschap, Graafschap College, Sité Woondiensten, Stichting Stadskamer) aimed at minimizing financial worries for Doetinchem residents.
• Werkgeversservicepunt Achterhoek (WSPA)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorService point for regional employers regarding hiring with support needs. Collaboration between Laborijn, UWV, Sociale Dienst Oost Achterhoek, municipality Bronckhorst, and municipality Oude IJsselstreek/STOER.
• Ondernemerssteunpunt Aalten DoetinchemcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJoint initiative of municipality Aalten, municipality Doetinchem, and Laborijn providing financial support, guidance, and advice to entrepreneurs in the region.
• UWVcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with UWV (Employee Insurance Agency) for reintegration services, job matching, and implementation of national employment policies in the Achterhoek region.
• Elver, Estinea, ZozijnnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare and support organizations in the social domain collaborating with Laborijn to provide comprehensive support services for vulnerable residents.
• Woningcorporaties and educational organizationsnotableStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnerships with housing corporations and educational institutions in the Achterhoek region to provide holistic support services including housing, education, and employment assistance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen): National Dutch employee insurance agency that administers unemployment and disability benefits and runs national reintegration services. Laborijn is a regional partner that executes parts of these policies locally; comparable mandate and service portfolio at national scale.

Direct peers

• WerkSaam Westfriesland: Municipal GR in Westfriesland executing Participatiewet, Wsw, and reintegration services for its member municipalities. Same statutory mandate and three-stakeholder model as Laborijn.
• Diamant-groep: Regional Dutch GR providing sheltered employment, reintegration, and workforce development services for municipalities in the Arnhem/Nijmegen area. Directly comparable Wsw and Participatiewet execution structure.
• SWB (Sociale Werkplaats Breda): Sheltered employment and reintegration GR for the Breda region executing Wsw and Participatiewet services. Direct parallel to Laborijn's Werkleercentra and Wsw worker detachments.
• WSD-groep: Dutch regional social work organization (gemeenschappelijke regeling) operating Werkleercentra, sheltered employment (Wsw), and reintegration services for participating municipalities in Noordoost-Brabant. Closely matches Laborijn's mandate, operating model, and Werkleercentrum structure.
• Reestmond (Meppel): Dutch regional GR providing social employment (Wsw) and reintegration services for municipalities in southwest Drenthe. Operates Werkleercentra-style facilities and detachments analogous to Laborijn.
• Baangarantie / Baanbrekers Helmond: Regional Dutch social employment and reintegration organization for the Helmond/Peelland region. Comparable municipal GR model executing Wsw and Participatiewet services.
• Patijn (Gemeente Leiden): Sheltered employment and reintegration organization serving Leiden region municipalities under the Wsw. Comparable sheltered work and reintegration portfolio to Laborijn's Wsw and Werkleercentrum offerings.

Regional players

• Stichting GrijsGroen: Dutch social enterprise focused on green-sector reintegration and sheltered work. Comparable to Laborijn's Werkleercentra training pathways but narrower industry focus.

Others

• Werkcentrum Achterhoek: Regional labor-market consortium of municipalities, UWV, employers, unions and education in Achterhoek. Laborijn is a member; comparable ecosystem but consortium structure rather than a direct execution peer.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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