Mire BW

What Mire BW does

Mire BW (Mission Régionale pour l'Emploi du Brabant wallon) is a Belgian non-profit association (asbl) established approximately in 1990 to deliver employment integration services in the Walloon Brabant region of Belgium. The organization operates with a lean team of 22 staff distributed across four decentralized regional offices in Nivelles (headquarters), Tubize, Céroux-Mousty, and Perwez, collectively covering the province. Its core activities center on three service lines: individual job coaching (CV preparation, interview coaching, job-search support), alternating training programs combining classroom instruction with mandatory company internships (2–6 months, capped at 12 participants per cohort), and employer-facing recruitment support including candidate matching and short trial placements. Operationally, there is no proprietary technology platform; service delivery relies on standard office and communication tools plus a public website (mirebw.be) that lists current job openings and training offerings, including credentialed programs such as Brevet Cariste, Accueillant Extrascolaire, and hospitality/MRS training.

The organization serves two primary user segments: unemployed individuals in Walloon Brabant meeting specific eligibility criteria (long-term unemployed, RIS/CPAS beneficiaries, persons without CESS diplomas, older workers, etc.) and local employers seeking candidates. All services are provided free of charge to both sides; the entity generates no client revenue and is funded entirely through public subsidies from the Walloon Region and Le Forem, the Walloon public employment service. Annual throughput stands at over 300 job seekers supported, with approximately 50% securing durable employment. The go-to-market motion is community-led and service-based: outreach via regional employment networks, employer relationships, and organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), with no traditional marketing spend. Marketing channels are limited to a website, two social profiles, and direct contact via phone/email.

Business model mechanics are straightforward: subsidies flow from two public institutional sources (Walloon Region as primary financier, Le Forem as strategic partner providing co-developed training content and referrals) to fund staff costs and program delivery, while training participants receive 2 euros gross per hour during practical sessions. The organization holds no patents, trademarks, equity funding, or parent entity, and operates as an independent asbl with no M&A history, no funding rounds, and no publicly disclosed financials.

Name

Mire BW

Legal name

Mission Régionale pour l'Emploi du Brabant wallon (Mire BW)

Website

https://mirebw.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Mire BW is a Belgian non-profit (asbl) operating since approximately 1990 that delivers free employment integration services — job coaching, alternating training, and recruitment support — to job seekers and employers in Walloon Brabant, funded entirely by Walloon Region and Le Forem subsidies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Employment Services

NAICS

Employment Services (5613), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Internships, Externships & Work-Based Learning Placement (EDAMAKAB)

Keywords

• Employment services
• Job coaching
• Vocational training
• Recruitment support
• Workforce integration

Headquarters

HQ city

Nivelles

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations

Revenue model

1. Government Subsidies: Mire BW operates as a non-profit association (asbl) funded entirely by subsidies from the Walloon Region and Le Forem. The organization provides free services to both job seekers and employers, with no direct revenue generation from clients. Revenue comes from public funding to support employment integration missions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Mire BW is a non-profit regional employment integration organization that provides free services to job seekers and employers in Walloon Brabant, Belgium. Its core offerings include individualized job coaching (career guidance, CV/cover letter preparation, interview coaching), alternating training programs (2–6 months combining theory with mandatory company internships), and employer-facing recruitment support (candidate matching, needs analysis, trial periods). All services are funded by public subsidies from the Walloon Region and Le Forem.

Product overview

Mire BW operates as a unified employment services platform offering a coordinated suite of services for job seekers and employers in Wallonia, Belgium. The core offerings include individual job coaching, alternating training programs with mandatory company internships, and employer recruitment support. These services are delivered through dedicated web portals for job listings and training offerings. The organization serves as an intermediary connecting unemployed individuals with businesses, focusing on long-term job integration.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Jobcoaching Individuel Individualized coaching service for job seekers that includes career project clarification, CV and motivation letter writing, job offer decoding, and interview preparation, with ongoing support through employer negotiations and employment follow-up. Free of charge for eligible job seekers in Walloon Brabant.
• Formation Alternée Group-based alternating training program (maximum 12 participants) lasting 2 to 6 months, combining theory from training centers (such as social promotion schools) with mandatory company internships, potentially leading to employment. Participants maintain unemployment benefits during training and receive 2 euros gross per hour worked during practical sessions.
• Recruitment Support Services Employer-facing recruitment assistance including candidate matching, needs analysis, short-term trial periods through company internships, and access to a larger recruitment pool managed by Mire BW. Free of charge for employers in Walloon Brabant.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50% of assisted job seekers obtain durable employment
• +1 more outcomes

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Le ForemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLe Forem is the Walloon public employment service and a key strategic partner. Mire BW works in coordination with Le Forem to provide training programs and Forem training contracts to participants. The partnership involves co-development of training content and referral of job seekers.
• Social Media Platforms (Facebook & Instagram)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerMire BW maintains active presence on Facebook and Instagram to promote job openings and training opportunities to job seekers and employers in the region.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MireBw
• Instagraminstagram.com/mire_bw
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mire-bw

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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