Stichting Studeren & Werken op Maat

What Stichting Studeren & Werken op Maat does

Stichting Studeren & Werken op Maat (SWOM) is a Dutch nonprofit foundation established in 2012 and headquartered at Lange Voorhout 58 in Den Haag. The organization supports individuals with barriers to the labor market — including those with autism, chronic illness, non-congenital brain injury (NAH), Long COVID, mental health challenges, or extended unemployment — through structured coaching, job placement, and reintegration services. Its core offerings include the SWOM Academie (development trajectory for youth up to age 30), Jobcoaching, Re-integratie modules funded through UWV, and Social Return (SROI) services for employers. The methodology combines individual guidance, group programs, energy-management tools (Energiebalans/Signalingsplan), and matching into a network of 130+ partner employers.

SWOM operates a hybrid revenue model drawing on professional service contracts with employers (typically one-year auto-renewing agreements), UWV-funded reintegration modules (Werkfit maken and Naar werk), European project grants (Erasmus+, ESF+), and social impact investments validated through Deloitte and Social Finance NL. The organization is ANBI-certified as a public benefit institution, holds PSO 30+ certification for inclusive employment, and is one of only 18 organizations in the Netherlands with Erasmus+ accreditation enabling international project participation. Employer services are quote-based and not publicly disclosed, while services for job seekers are fully funded through government or social impact channels. SWOM serves three core customer segments: job seekers with employment barriers, inclusive employers seeking SROI fulfillment, and referrers (municipalities, UWV, schools).

The organization employs 51 staff across two locations (Den Haag headquarters and a Leeuwarden regional office for Friesland) and runs an active advocacy agenda through the #OperatieGiraffe campaign in coalition with JongPIT and MKB Nederland. Cross-border activity is anchored in the ESF+ project "Revealing The Hidden Resources," which targets 200 NEET youth aged 18–29 in partnership with Finnish and Lithuanian organizations. SWOM maintains governance through an unpaid board led by founder Bart de Bart (Chair) and general director Frederik Sinke.

Name

Stichting Studeren & Werken op Maat

Legal name

Stichting Studeren & Werken Op Maat

Website

https://swom.nl

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SWOM is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that coaches and places people with employment barriers — such as disabilities, chronic illness, or mental health challenges — into sustainable work, while helping employers fulfill Social Return obligations through a network of 130+ partner organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Rehabilitation & Inclusive Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Professional Employer Organizations (56133)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Management Consulting Services (8742)

akta.pro primary industry

Onboarding, Offboarding & Employee Lifecycle Administration (BPACAHAL)

Keywords

• Inclusive employment services
• Job coaching
• Social return investment
• Workforce reintegration
• Disability employment support

Headquarters

HQ city

Den Haag

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Professional Services to Employers: Direct contracts with employers for placement services, coaching, and SROI compliance support. Contracts typically run for 1 year with automatic annual renewal.
2. UWV-Funded Reintegration Services: Government-funded trajectories through UWV for work reintegration, including 'Werkfit maken' and 'Naar werk' modules. Participants incur no costs as fees are covered by UWV or municipalities.
3. European Project Funding: Erasmus+ and ESF+ funded projects supporting international knowledge sharing and youth employment initiatives across Netherlands, Finland, and Lithuania.
4. Social Impact Investment Returns: Partner investments in socially inclusive projects generating documented €2.83 return per euro invested through collaboration with Deloitte and Social Finance NL.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Stichting Studeren & Werken op Maat (SWOM) is a Dutch nonprofit foundation that provides coaching, development trajectories, and job placement services for people with a distance to the labor market due to disabilities, chronic illness, mental health challenges, or other barriers. For employers, SWOM delivers Social Return (SROI) services, inclusive recruitment, and workplace coaching, operating across the Netherlands with a network of 130+ partner organizations.

Product overview

SWOM (Stichting Studeren & Werken Op Maat) is a Dutch non-profit organization operating as a platform-plus-services model. Its core offerings center on the SWOM Academie and its Ontwikkel-traject, which together provide coaching and development programs for job seekers with disabilities or distance to the labor market. Supporting services include Jobcoaching for ongoing workplace support, Re-integratie services via UWV, and Social Return (SROI) services helping employers fulfill their inclusion obligations. The Aanpak & Training op Maat and Banen Realiseren modules support employers with consulting, training, and placement. Sociaal Inclusieve Projecten and the Buddy Contact program add community and social impact dimensions. A comprehensive workshop series (for both talents and employers) rounds out the portfolio. The organization has an Erasmus+ accreditation and participates in multiple European projects (ESF+ Revealing The Hidden Resources, Opportunities for West REACT/ERDF, Erasmus+ European Solidarity Corps).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SWOM Academie
• Ontwikkel-traject (Groep & Individueel)
• Jobcoaching
• Re-integratie
• Social Return (SROI) dienstverlening
• Aanpak & Training op Maat
• Banen Realiseren
• Sociaal Inclusieve Projecten
• Buddy Contact
• SWOM Workshops (Talenten)
• SWOM Workshops (Werkgevers)

Quantifiable outcome

• €2.81 return per €1 invested (verified by Deloitte and Social Finance NL)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

34 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministerie van FinanciëncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. SWOM places candidates in various roles including management assistant positions. Active partnership for inclusive hiring and social return fulfillment.
• Ministerie van Justitie en VeiligheidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner employing SWOM participants including those with acquired brain injuries. Luisa Cancedda (Director Strategic Advisory and Legal Affairs) oversees inclusive hiring practices.
• Ministerie van Buitenlandse ZakencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partner providing employment opportunities for job seekers with employment barriers through inclusive hiring programs.
• Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en WetenschapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry partner supporting inclusive employment initiatives and educational pathways for young professionals with disabilities.
• LeeuwendaalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvisory firm collaborating annually on SROI analysis and professional development support. Jointly develops SWOM Academie and provides training on talent identification using CliftonStrengths methodology. Co-hosts talent workshops for job seekers.
• Justitie en VeiligheidcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice and Security ministry cluster including various organizations providing employment opportunities for people with barriers to the labor market.
• HoogheemraadschapcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional water management board committed to inclusive employment. Employs photographer/bank manager Rogier through SWOM matching. Pauline Thijssen coordinates recruitment for inclusive hiring.
• DeloittecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional services firm that conducted independent impact assessment validating €2.81 societal return per euro invested through rigorous cost-benefit analysis. Ongoing advisory relationship.
• Erasmus Universiteit RotterdamminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partner providing educational pathways and potentially student placements for young professionals with disabilities.
• MBO RijnlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional vocational education institution supporting practical training and educational pathways for SWOM participants.
• Buzinezzclub FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in Opportunities for West REACT project, collaborating to place 83 young professionals with disabilities at 49 organizations in Rotterdam-Rijnmond region 2021-2023.
• Lithuanian Organizations (ESF+ project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partners receiving SWOM methodology training for youth guidance and coaching. Joint ESF+ project 'Revealing The Hidden Resources' targeting 200 NEET youth aged 18-29.
• Finnish Organizations (ESF+ project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partners receiving SWOM methodology training for supported employment. Part of ESF+ initiative to address unemployment among NEET youth with disabilities in Finland and Lithuania.
• Louwman CareminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare organization partner providing employment opportunities in care sector for people with employment barriers.
• Provincie Zuid-HollandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvincial government partner supporting inclusive employment initiatives and regional development programs in South Holland.
• Rijksdienst voor Ondernemend Nederland (RVO)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment agency supporting entrepreneurship and business development, potentially facilitating employment opportunities for SWOM participants.
• Royal HaskoningminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngineering and project management consultancy providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities.
• Van Lanschot KempenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndependent Dutch merchant bank providing employment opportunities in financial services sector.
• Zorginstituut NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational healthcare institute partner supporting employment in healthcare sector for people with barriers.
• WSP NederlandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkplace integration services provider collaborating on employment placement for people with disabilities.
• Raad voor de RechtspraakcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJudicial system council providing employment opportunities across courts and legal institutions for people with employment barriers.
• Openbaar MinisteriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPublic prosecution service providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities across Dutch legal system.
• JustisminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJustice ministry subsidiary providing employment opportunities and supporting inclusive hiring in justice sector.
• BelastingsdienstcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTax authority providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities as part of Social Return obligations.
• CJIBminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCentral Judicial Collection Agency providing employment opportunities in public sector.
• College voor rechten van de mensminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHuman rights college supporting inclusive employment aligned with human rights principles.
• College van Beroep voor het BedrijfslevenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdministrative court providing employment opportunities in legal/administrative sector.
• Bank Nederlandse GemeentenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal bank providing employment opportunities in financial services for people with disabilities.
• HenkelminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational chemical consumer goods company providing employment opportunities in Netherlands for people with barriers.
• Royal Dutch ShellminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy company providing employment opportunities for people with disabilities in Dutch operations.
• NestléminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFood and beverage company providing employment opportunities in Netherlands for people with employment barriers.
• StedinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnergy network company providing employment opportunities in technical and administrative roles for people with barriers.
• JongPITcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of young people with disabilities collaborating on policy advocacy. SWOM partners on initiatives including #OperatieGiraffe campaign and joint employer outreach at events like Nieuwspoort.
• Social Finance NLcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial impact investor that collaborated on impact measurement validating €2.83 return per euro invested in SWOM projects.

Scale indicators8 records

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Key highlights7 records

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