We'RHERE.nl

What We'RHERE.nl does

We'RHERE.nl (We are High Educated Refugee Employee) is a Dutch non-profit social enterprise founded in 2019 in Arnhem, Gelderland, to integrate highly educated refugees and migrants — with a particular focus on Turkish newcomers — into the Dutch labor market. The organization serves two customer sides: refugee participants seeking career re-entry, and Dutch municipalities and companies facing labor shortages in white-collar sectors. It operates an integrated portfolio of sectoral learning-work programs (Voorbereiding IT, De Nieuwe Docent for Education, Finance/KYC/CDD, and Engineering/Technical), a 12-week Job Club, a 10-week Vaktaal sectoral language program, free webinars and coaching, and a multilingual CV Maker web tool.

The platform combines three legal entities in a structure described as unique in the Netherlands: Altijd-dsk owns the We'RHERE label (since June 1, 2022) and runs the corporate side; Stichting Pars Cipere Foundation (Non-profit Foundation) handles social engagement and community-benefit activities; and APIS Academy became the officially accredited training center on January 1, 2025, delivering certified professional training. The methodology rests on peer support — coaches from the same refugee background mentor incoming cohorts — and is formalized in the 3-Step Participant Journey (Social Participation → First Job with on-the-job mentorship → Career Transition/Advancement) and the 3S framework (Stuurklaar, Spreekklaar, Sociaalklaar).

Revenue is generated indirectly through contracts with 35+ Dutch municipalities (Amsterdam, Utrecht, Groningen, Den Haag named), foundation grants (Instituut GAK, VSBFonds, Goldschmeding Foundation, Oranje Fonds), and corporate partnerships (35+ professional corporate partners including Hack Your Future, KIVI, ITPH Academy, Fenyx Academy, Platform Nieuwkomers en Werk, Startwerk Vluchtelingen). All training programs are delivered free of charge to participants. With 17 employees, 95+ volunteers, a 5,000+ member network, 4,000+ registered refugees, and 250+ annual job placements, We'RHERE is operating at modest scale with continuous geographic and sectoral expansion within the Netherlands.

Name

We'RHERE.nl

Legal name

We'RHERE

Website

https://werhere.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

2019

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

We'RHERE.nl is a Dutch non-profit social enterprise, founded in 2019 in Arnhem, that helps highly educated refugees and migrants integrate into the Dutch workforce via peer-mentored sectoral training programs (IT, Education, Finance/KYC, Engineering), supported by municipal contracts and foundation grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Refugee Integration and Vocational Training Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Translation and Interpretation Services (541930)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Help Supply Services (7363)

akta.pro primary industry

Refugee & Humanitarian Newcomer Orientation (Resettlement Support) (EDAAADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Technical Bootcamps & Accelerated Reskilling (Full-time/Part-time) (BPAEANAE), Asylum & Refugee Status Determination (RSD) Support (BPADAHAB)

Keywords

• Refugee integration services
• Vocational training programs
• Sectoral language training
• Employment placement services
• Social enterprise nonprofit

Headquarters

HQ city

Arnhem

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Municipal Funding: Partner municipalities cover training and guidance program costs as well as participants' travel expenses, enabling participants to join projects without financial barriers
2. Foundation Grants: Funding from social foundations and government-supported organizations to sustain community-benefit focused work and training programs
3. Free Training Programs: All training programs are provided free of charge to participants, funded through municipalities and foundation grants. Programs include VIT, Vaktaal, Job Club, and sector-specific training

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

We'RHERE is a social enterprise that delivers free, sector-specific training programmes and integration support to highly educated refugees and migrants in the Netherlands. Its core offerings span six learn-work trajectories (IT preparation, education, finance/KYC-CD, engineering/technical, sectoral Dutch language, and a general Job Club), supported by a peer-support methodology, an optional Detachering (staffing) service for Dutch employers, and the CV Maker web tool.

Product overview

We'RHERE is a social enterprise offering a comprehensive suite of career integration programs for highly educated refugees and migrants in the Netherlands. The core offerings include six main sector-specific programs: VIT (IT Preparation), De Nieuwe Docent (Teaching), Finance/Accounting (KYC/CDD), Engineering & Technical, Job Club (career support), and Vaktaal (Sectoral Language Training). Supporting tools include a free CV Maker, Perspective Seminars for integration, Job Preparation Seminars, and Coaching Hour sessions. The programs follow a peer-support methodology where coaches who have shared similar experiences mentor incoming participants, all delivered in collaboration with partners like APIS Academy and Altijd-dsk.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• CV Maker: Free CV creation service by We'RHERE allowing users to create professional resumes in multiple languages (English, Dutch, Turkish)

Products and services

• VIT (Voorbereiding IT) Program A 12-week intensive preparatory program designed to familiarize individuals with no prior education or work experience in IT with the technology sector, equipping them with fundamental technical skills and helping them make informed career choices in the Dutch IT sector. Free for highly educated refugees; funded by partner municipalities and foundations.
• De Nieuwe Docent (New Teacher) A comprehensive preparatory program for highly educated immigrants who want to restart their careers in the education sector in the Netherlands, providing in-depth understanding of the Dutch education system, classroom experience through volunteer assignments, and professional language development. Delivered for refugee candidates targeting roles such as education assistants, teachers, and teaching assistants in Dutch schools.
• Finance and Accounting - Leerwerktraject KYC/CDD A specialized preparation and placement program for highly educated migrants who wish to build a career as CDD/KYC analysts in the Dutch financial sector, including industry-specific training, mentorship, and job search support. Targets Dutch banks and financial institutions as placement destinations.
• Engineering & Technical Program A program specifically designed for highly educated newcomers with experience in technical or construction fields, preparing participants for the Dutch technical and construction sector through 36 weeks of technical content training, professional language training, and job club sessions.
• Job Club A 12-week support program for candidates who have received education or held a profession in their home country but cannot directly start working at the same level in the Netherlands, structured around three main themes: Stuurklaar (Ready to Apply), Spreekklaar (Ready for Interview), and Sociaalklaar (Socially Active).
• Vaktaal (Sectoral Language Training) A 10-week Professional Dutch (Vaktaal) Program focusing on the Dutch language used in business life, designed to better prepare participants for the Dutch labor market by teaching professional language for specific sectors including IT, Technical/Engineering, and Education/Teaching.
• CV Maker A free online tool that allows users to create professional CVs in PDF format within minutes, with multiple layout and color theme options, available in Dutch, English, and Turkish; positioned as a sub-brand of We'RHERE.
• Perspective Seminars An integration training consisting of five main topics including understanding cultural differences according to the Hofstede Model, historical perspective on religion in the Netherlands, job perspective, the education system, and sectoral training.
• Job Preparation Seminars Training focused on helping candidates introduce themselves fluently in job interviews, typically within approximately 2 minutes, and includes LinkedIn training, CV preparation, motivation letter writing, and job posting analysis.
• Coaching Hour A Q&A program designed to answer questions received through various communication channels such as email and directly via the website.

Quantifiable outcome

• 4000+ high educated refugees registered on platform
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and supporting.

• Altijd-dskcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs the official owner of the We'RHERE label since June 1, 2022, Altijd-dsk manages the corporate side of the organization and oversees institutional integration processes. Successfully coordinates community engagement efforts, social responsibility activities, and foundation-based projects on solid legal footing.
• APIS AcademycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAs an officially accredited training center since January 1, 2025, APIS Academy ensures the quality of professional, technical, and sector-specific training within We'RHERE programs. Manages all professional training and certification processes.
• Stichting Pars Cipere FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnsuring the continuity of community-benefit focused work, it successfully sustains foundation-based activities and social engagement efforts.
• Instituut GAKmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation partner supporting integration and employment programs for refugees in the Netherlands.
• VSBFondsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation providing funding and support for social integration programs.
• Goldschmeding FoundationmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFoundation supporting employment and integration initiatives for refugees.
• KNR (Kenniscentrum Radiologie)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in professional knowledge and networking.
• Startwerk VluchtelingenmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPlatform connecting refugees with employment opportunities, serving as a key channel partner for job placement.
• Hack Your FuturesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT training organization offering specialization pathways for VIT program graduates.
• ITPH AcademymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIT training academy providing technical education pathways for refugees seeking IT careers.
• Fenyx AcademysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining academy partner for professional development programs.
• KIVI (Koninklijk Instituut van Ingenieurs)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRoyal Institute of Engineers partnership for Engineering and Technical programs, providing sector expertise and professional network access.
• CityU (City Language Center)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLanguage training partner for Dutch language education.
• Gemeente AmsterdamcoreOthersMunicipal partner funding participant training and travel costs for refugee integration programs.
• Gemeente UtrechtcoreOthersMunicipal partner funding participant training and travel costs for refugee integration programs.
• Gemeente GroningencoreOthersMunicipal partner funding participant training and travel costs for refugee integration programs.
• Gemeente Den HaagcoreOthersMunicipal partner funding participant training and travel costs for refugee integration programs.
• WerkommajorOthersRegional employment service also representing WerkgeversServicepunt (WSP) for employer integration network in Purmerend and Zaanstad areas.
• Oranje FondsmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrange Fund supporting social initiatives and community programs.
• Wim Tijhaar EducatiefondssupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational fund supporting training and education programs.
• Platform Nieuwkomers en WerkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlatform connecting newcomers with employment opportunities in the Netherlands.
• Future ITsupportingTechnology or IntegrationIT sector partner providing training and career pathways for refugees.
• Everyday HeroessupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization supporting refugee integration and employment.
• PsikorehberimsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerPsychological guidance and support partner for refugees.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Refugee Talent Hub: Dutch non-profit connecting highly educated refugees with Dutch employers through matching, coaching, and training. Closely comparable target segment (highly educated refugees) and employer-matching business model.
• Hack Your Future: Dutch/Northern-European non-profit providing IT training and job placement specifically for refugees. Named as a We'RHERE partner and operates a comparable intensive bootcamp-to-employment model in the same sector.
• UAF (Stichting voor Vluchteling-Studenten UAF): Dutch foundation supporting highly educated refugees and asylum status holders to study and work in the Netherlands. Most directly comparable mission, target population, and operating geography to We'RHERE.
• Startwerk Vluchtelingen: Dutch platform connecting refugees with employment opportunities. Listed as a partner of We'RHERE and serves the same refugee-to-work segment with comparable employer-matching focus.

Regional players

• Talent Beyond Boundaries: International non-profit enabling displaced and refugee talent to access international employment opportunities. Same refugee-to-employment mission as We'RHERE but with a global geographic footprint.

Broad incumbents

• COA (Centraal Orgaan opvang Asielzoekers): Dutch government agency responsible for asylum seeker reception and guidance toward integration. Operates at the upstream end of the same pipeline We'RHERE serves (post-status holders).
• Vluchtelingenwerk Nederland: The Dutch Council for Refugees — the largest and most established refugee support organization in the Netherlands. Operates across advocacy, legal aid, and integration support with a much broader mandate than We'RHERE.
• Pharos: Dutch national knowledge center on health disparities, refugees, and migrants. Broader mandate than We'RHERE but operates adjacent integration and empowerment programs with similar target populations.

Others

• Werkom (WerkgeversServicepunt): Dutch regional employment service organization partnering with municipalities and employers on workforce integration in the Purmerend/Zaanstad areas. Listed as a We'RHERE partner and operates an adjacent regional employment-matching role.

Emerging players

• Platform Nieuwkomers en Werk: Dutch platform focused on connecting newcomers with employment opportunities. Listed as a We'RHERE partner and operates a narrower newcomer-employment focus that overlaps with We'RHERE's job placement offerings.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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