What Jobstap does

Stichting Jobstap is a Dutch non-profit foundation headquartered in Arnhem that provides reintegration and job coaching services to individuals with support needs, including people on the autism spectrum, those with non-congenital brain injury (NAH), differently-learning individuals, deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals, and those with psychological vulnerabilities. Founded in 2000 from the merger of labor divisions of various Dutch healthcare institutions, the organization operates across more than 20 regional offices nationwide with approximately 100 specialized jobcoaches, guiding around 1,500 candidates per year toward sustained employment and maintaining a national employer network of 8,000+ relationships for candidate placement. Its work covers the full Dutch participation ladder — from work-readiness preparation through job search to on-the-job coaching and retention.

The organization's core services include Jobcoaching (on-site workplace support), Werkfit Maken (work-readiness programs), Naar Werk (job-search trajectories), modular reintegration services, and internship guidance for PrO/VSO schools, supported by an online platform called Jobport offering self-assessments and a vacancy database. The methodology combines Supported Employment, solution-focused coaching, and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), augmented by proprietary tools such as the Stress Autism Mate mobile app, Energiedagboek for NAH candidates, Kwaliteitenspel (Quality Game), self-assessment checklists, and Signaleringsplan early-warning systems. The Jobstap Groep umbrella encompasses multiple wholly-owned labels: Jobstap, Effectyf (sick-leave reintegration), Educatyf (training and workshops), WerkRaat (youth learning-work trajectories), Refrisk (acquired 2024), and Altijd-de sociale kant (social project bureau), with Veerkrcht (resilience coaching) operating as a sub-label of Effectyf.

Jobstap's revenue is primarily generated through commissioned services to UWV (the Dutch Employee Benefits Agency) and Dutch municipalities, supplemented by direct B2B employer services (inclusive entrepreneurship advisory, jobcoaching for employees) and partnerships with PrO/VSO educational institutions. Coaching is typically reimbursed through UWV or municipal schemes under multi-year contracts, with employer advisory services often partially subsidized. The go-to-market combines sales-led commissioning from government bodies with community-led engagement via regional Meet & Greet events, biennial impact reports, parliamentary work visits, and a sustained employer-relationship program. The organization is led by directeur-bestuurder Edwin Hendriks (with Wouter van der Haar as directeur-bestuurder of the broader Jobstap Groep) and governed by a three-person Raad van Toezicht.

Name

Jobstap

Legal name

Stichting Jobstap

Website

https://jobstap.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Stichting Jobstap is a Dutch non-profit foundation providing reintegration and job coaching services to individuals with autism, brain injury, learning disabilities, and other support needs, serving approximately 1,500 candidates annually across 20+ locations through commissioned government and employer contracts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Employment Placement Agencies (561311)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Supported Employment & Job Coaching (EDAKANAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ), Job Placement, Matching & Career Navigation Services (EDAAAOAL), Career Coaching, Mentoring & Placement Support Services (EDAAAKAO)

Keywords

• Job coaching services
• Reintegration services
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Inclusive employment
• Workforce integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Velp

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices21 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government-funded reintegration services: Services commissioned by UWV (Dutch Institute for Employee Benefits) and municipalities for candidate reintegration, job coaching, and employment support across participation ladder rungs
2. Employer services: Advisory and practical support services for inclusive entrepreneurship, training, and job coaching for employers, often partially funded through UWV or municipality schemes
3. Educational institution services: Begeleiding van school naar werk services for PrO (Praktijkonderwijs) and VSO (Voortgezet Speciaal Onderwijs) schools supporting students with support needs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stichting Jobstap provides reintegration and job coaching services for individuals with support needs (autism spectrum, non-congenital brain injury, learning disabilities, hearing impairments, and psychological vulnerability). Services span the participation ladder from work-readiness programs (Werkfit Maken) to job search support (Naar Werk) to on-site workplace coaching (Jobcoaching), delivered through approximately 100 regional coaches across 20+ offices in the Netherlands. Services are commissioned by UWV, municipalities, employers, and PrO/VSO schools.

Product overview

Jobstap is a non-profit re-integration and job coaching organization operating as the center of the Jobstap Group. The core offering consists of specialized coaching services for individuals with support needs (people with autism, acquired brain injury, developmental disabilities, auditory challenges, and psychological vulnerability) across all rungs of the participation ladder. The main services include Jobcoaching (on-site workplace support), Werkfit Maken (work-readiness programs), Naar Werk (job search support), Modulaire Re-integratiediensten (modular services), Stagebegeleiding (internship guidance), and Jobport (digital self-assessment and vacancy platform). For employers, they offer Inclusief Ondernemen op Maat and Inclusieve Trainingen through Jobstap Educatyf. The Jobstap Group also encompasses subsidiary brands: Effectyf (sick-leave re-integration), WerkRaat (youth learning work programs), Refrisk (acquired re-integration specialist), Altijd-de sociale kant (social project bureau), and Veerkrcht (vitality coaching). Together, these entities provide full-service support from work-readiness through placement and ongoing workplace support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Effectyf: Re-integratie- en coachingstrajecten voor mensen met autisme, NAH, burn-out en andere mentale klachten, kanker of post-COVID.
• Jobstap Educatyf
• WerkRaat
• Refrisk
• Altijd-de sociale kant
• Veerkrcht

Products and services

• Jobcoaching On-site workplace coaching where coaches visit candidates at their workplace to identify strengths and support development of work competencies, aiming for independent and sustainable employment for individuals with support needs.
• Werkfit Maken Work-readiness program for candidates not yet ready for paid employment, focusing on developing essential work skills, personal effectiveness, and exploring their position in the labor market.
• Naar Werk Job search support program for candidates ready to enter paid employment, including vacancy search, application preparation, interview practice, and employer matching.
• Modulaire Re-integratiediensten Modular re-integration services exploring all life domains to increase self-reliance and progress along the participation ladder.
• Stagebegeleiding Internship guidance for students from Practical Education (PrO) and Secondary Special Education (VSO), including summer placements, leveraging Jobstap's network of 8,000+ employer relationships.
• Inclusief Ondernemen op Maat Customized inclusive entrepreneurship services for employers, including introduction meetings, inclusion scans (Inclusiescan), functiecreatie, werving & selectie, draagvlaksessies, and stakeholder engagement.
• Inclusieve Trainingen Custom workshops and training programs for inclusive workplaces, covering neurodiversity, auditory diversity, and job supervision topics, delivered through Jobstap Educatyf.
• Effectyf Specialized re-integration and coaching organization within the Jobstap Group for employees returning to work after illness, with expertise in autism, brain injury, burnout, mental health, cancer, and post-COVID.
• Jobstap Educatyf Training and workshop division offering customized training programs for organizations on inclusive workplaces, neurodiversity, auditory diversity, workplace supervision, and relevant legislation.
• WerkRaat Learning work trajectories for youth and young adults with barriers to education and the labor market, offering programs in Cycle Hub, Radio Station, Hospitality, and Web Development in Doetinchem.
• Refrisk Re-integration and job coaching services commissioned by UWV, municipalities, and the business sector, specializing in autism, auditory challenges, learning disabilities, psychological vulnerability, and physical challenges.
• Veerkrcht Coaching programs for resilience, vitality, and work happiness, focusing on topics such as work enjoyment, balance, and dealing with change at individual and group levels.
• Team Auditief Specialized job coaching and workplace support service for candidates with auditory challenges (deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals).

Quantifiable outcome

• Candidate satisfaction rating of 8.7/10 for service delivery
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers12 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

Feature8 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• PernucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026Intensified partnership to ensure people with auditory challenges have equal opportunities in the labor market. Combines Pernu's expertise in recruitment and selection with Jobstap's specialized job coaching for sustainable placements.
• NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for placing candidates with support needs in various roles. Multiple success stories documented including Aaf at NS and Nico as huismeester in Maastricht.
• AlbroncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for inclusive entrepreneurship in the catering sector. Albron and Jobstap signed for multi-year cooperation building an inclusive labor market.
• VGZcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for placing candidates in customer service roles. Success story of Hélène transitioning from taxi driver to customer service representative documented.
• ISS Facility ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term partnership since 2013/2014, signed for indefinite period in 2019. Focus on innovation in inclusion making it integral part of business operations. Success story of Dyvenica who became employee of the month.
• InhollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for external job coaching deployment. D66 parliament visited to see success of job coaching implementation. Success story of Ian Simpson as 100% match.
• WUR (Wageningen University & Research)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSuccessful collaboration for inclusive workplace. WUR logo displayed as proud partner in Jobstap's network.
• DSM-firmenichcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner12.5-year 'learning collaboration' partnership. Number of sustainable employment relationships for candidates with distance to labor market has grown alongside the partnership.
• VidarcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership since March 2017 with municipality of Sittard-Geleen for guiding residents with support needs toward sustainable work at the 'Aanmeldtafel'.
• Van der Valk de CantharelcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFamily hotel creating safe workplace for employees with support needs. Winner of De Jobstapper 2024 award. Success story of Michael finding balance through job coaching.
• PleyadecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWinner of De Jobstapper 2025 award. Care organization with team head Silvia Hardeman expressing gratitude for fine collaboration.
• SanquinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBlood supply organization as inclusive employer. Team leader Bea Mannée positive about collaboration with short lines between manager, HR and jobcoach.
• HersenstichtingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on The Class project since 2023, aiming to improve job market chances for young adults aged 18-30 with brain injury. 60 participants started in The Class 2025.
• BuitengewooncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStarted with temporary jobcoach deployment request, now partnership goes much further. Jeanine and colleagues generously share knowledge with Buitengewoon team.
• UWVcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner25+ year collaboration for participation, reintegration and job coaching throughout the Netherlands. Jobstap won UWV UIL-Award 2019. UWV rating of 8.4 for Naar Werk trajectory.
• EffectyfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister organization born in 2013 specializing in reintegration for people with illness-related absences, autism, burnout, mental health issues, cancer or post-COVID. Part of Jobstap Groep.
• EducatyfcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabel sharing 25 years of knowledge on (neuro)diverse target groups, work guidance and legislation for inclusive labor market. Offers customized workshops and training.
• WerkRaatminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganization in Doetinchem offering learning-work trajectories for youth with bridgeable distance to education and labor market. Part of Jobstap Groep.
• RefriskminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReintegration and job coaching services commissioned by UWV, municipalities and business sector. Specializes in autism, auditory challenges, learning disabilities, psychological vulnerability and physical challenges. Part of Jobstap Groep.
• Altijd-de sociale kantminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial project bureau for candidates, organizations and municipalities creating labor market chances for everyone through collaboration with trainers, reintegration companies and business sector. Part of Jobstap Groep.
• VeerkrchtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLabel of Effectyf strengthening resilience in employees and teams through coaching programs focused on work pleasure, balance and dealing with change. Part of Jobstap Groep.
• Coalitie voor InclusieminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration platform where Jobstap shares knowledge and experience with other organizations for inclusive labor market development.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Philadelphia Zorg: Dutch care organization supporting people with intellectual disabilities, with adjacency to Jobstap's LVB/anderslerend candidate segment. Operates supported employment programs and day-activity centers that partially overlap with Jobstap's specialized reintegration focus.
• Stichting MEE: National Dutch non-profit supporting people with disabilities and chronic conditions, with adjacent expertise serving the same candidate populations as Jobstap (autism, LVB, NAH) but focused on independent living advocacy and information rather than employment placement specifically.

Broad incumbents

• Randstad: Global workforce solutions leader whose Dutch operations include staffing and HR services with overlap on employer-side inclusive hiring and outplacement. A much broader incumbent with portfolio offerings rather than the reintegration specialization Jobstap provides.
• Adecco Nederland: Global staffing and workforce solutions operator with Dutch operations competing in adjacent staffing/inclusion categories. Broader portfolio and global scale, but with overlap on employer-side inclusive recruitment and career coaching services.

Others

• UWV (Uitvoeringsinstituut Werknemersverzekeringen): Primary commissioning Dutch government body for reintegration/job coaching services. Functions as buyer rather than competitor, but operates Werkbedrijf and own coaching partnerships that shape the addressable market and competitive tender structure for Jobstap.

Direct peers

• Reaaldirect: Dutch reintegration and outplacement provider offering second-career coaching, comparable training trajectories and direct employer services to Jobstap's core reintegration/coaching product set. Closest Dutch non-profit or commercial rival serving jobseekers via government commissions and B2B employer relationships.
• 121help: Dutch re-integration and career coaching organization competing for UWV and municipal reintegration contracts with similar jobcoaching and Werkfit Maken-style trajectories for individuals at distance from the labor market. Directly comparable on funding model and service lines.
• Driessen Groep: Dutch HR services and staffing group providing workforce solutions including reintegration and staffing services for government and employers. Operates in adjacent workforce-service domains with comparable buyer segments (UWV, municipalities, employers).
• USG Restart: Outplacement and career transition provider under USG People/Randstad offering individual outplacement coaching comparable to Jobstap's individual jobcoaching trajectories. Significant Dutch market overlap on individual career coaching, with additional corporate outplacement scope.
• GrowWork (formerly UWV Werkbedrijf providers): Dutch reintegration specialist delivering modular trajectories, Naar Werk services, and modular re-integratie comparable to Jobstap's modular offerings. Competes on the same UWV-tender landscape and serves similar beneficiary populations.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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