What Synkroon does

Synkroon is a Belgian non-profit/social enterprise headquartered in Aarschot, operating ten offices across the provinces of Vlaams-Brabant and Antwerpen, that delivers Supported Employment (SUEM) services to three constituencies: job seekers, employees, and employers. Its core offerings include GLOW (intensive activation trajectories), Jobcoaching eerste jaar (first-year workplace coaching), Gespecialiseerde JobCoaching (post-first-year workplace support), Individueel Maatwerk (wage and guidance premiums for hiring workers with disabilities), Terug Naar Werk-Fonds (voucher-based re-integration coaching), and Digicoaching (digital-skills training on the workplace). The organization also runs several multi-stakeholder partnership programs — KANZ (Zuiderkempen), PAKT (Turnhout), Actief Inclusief (with Unizo and Voka), and the EU-funded SUPPORT and Werkverkennen projects — that integrate Synkroon into broader Flemish welfare, education, and employment ecosystems.

The underlying technology is intentionally minimal: Synkroon is a human-services organization with no proprietary software platforms, APIs, or AI/ML components. Service delivery relies on ~37 staff (roughly 27 field coaches plus management and administration), standard office productivity tools, Google Analytics for website measurement, and contact-management workflows. The methodology — strengths-based coaching before, during, and after employment, grounded in the internationally recognized Supported Employment framework — is the core operational asset, complemented by a 900+ employer partner network that includes AB InBev, Danone, Adidas, Colruyt, and Delhaize.

Synkroon's revenue model is overwhelmingly government-funded rather than commercially transacted. VDAB, RIZIV/INAMI, Europa WSE, the Flemish Government, and the EU are the primary payers for GLOW, Jobcoaching, Gespecialiseerde JobCoaching, IMW, TNWF, and the EU project portfolios; services are free to end users. The only explicitly priced commercial offering is Digicoaching at €500 per 2-hour session (excluding VAT, up to 10 participants). Go-to-market is referral-led: VDAB and RIZIV route individuals into Synkroon programs, employer associations and local governments drive local partnership demand, and the website plus direct contact channels serve as the front door for walk-in inquiries. Founded around 1994 and led by General Director Rut Kelchtermans, Synkroon has accumulated 30+ years of operating history in the Flemish Supported Employment market.

Name

Synkroon

Legal name

Synkroon

Website

https://synkroon.be

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Synkroon is a Belgian non-profit delivering Supported Employment services across Flanders — providing job coaching, activation trajectories, workplace reintegration, and inclusion advisory to job seekers, employees, and employers, funded primarily by VDAB, RIZIV, Europa WSE, and the Flemish Government.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Supported Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Employment Services (5613), Educational Support Services (61171)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Remote & Global/Multilingual Direct Hire (BPACAFAO)

Keywords

• Supported employment services
• Job coaching
• Workplace inclusion
• Employment reintegration
• Vocational activation

Headquarters

HQ city

Aarschot

HQ country

Belgium

HQ region

Europe

Offices11 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 employment services: Primary revenue comes from government funding through VDAB (Vlaamse Dienst voor Arbeidsbemiddeling), RIZIV/INAMI (health insurance), Europa WSE (European Social Fund), and the Flemish Government. Services such as GLOW trajectories, Jobcoaching first year, Gespecialiseerde JobCoaching, KANZ, and PAKT partnerships are funded through these government channels and provided at no cost to end users (job seekers, employees, employers).
2. Digicoaching paid sessions: Digicoaching services are offered as paid training sessions to employers at €500 per session (excluding VAT). This is a commercial revenue stream for digital skills training on the workplace.
3. Individueel Maatwerk (Individual Customization) support: Synkroon acts as a registered provider for Individueel Maatwerk services under the Flemish Department of Work and Social Economy. Through VDAB intervention, this guidance is free for employers and employees. The organization receives government compensation for providing this specialized support to workers with recognized disabilities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Synkroon provides Supported Employment (SUEM) services that guide job seekers, employees and employers across the Flemish region of Belgium. Core offerings include activation trajectories (GLOW), first-year and specialized job coaching, individual customization support (IMW), back-to-work coaching (TNWF), workplace digital-skills training (Digicoaching), and locally coordinated activation partnerships (KANZ, PAKT). Most services are funded through VDAB, RIZIV, Europa WSE, and the Flemish Government and delivered at no cost to end users; Digicoaching is the principal paid offering, priced at €500 per session.

Product overview

Synkroon is a Belgian employment support organization operating as a single integrated service offering rather than a platform-plus-modules architecture. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of Supported Employment (SUEM) services that fall into two main categories: direct client services (GLOW, Jobcoaching eerste jaar, Gespecialiseerde JobCoaching, Individueel Maatwerk, Terug Naar Werk-Fonds, Werkverkennen) and collaborative partnership programs (Inclusieve Werkvloeren/Actief Inclusief, Digicoaching, Lokaal partnerschap KANZ, Lokaal partnerschap PAKT, Support project). These services collectively address the needs of job seekers, employees, and employers through workplace learning, job coaching, language support, and employer HR support. All offerings operate under the Supported Employment methodology, which focuses on inclusion, strengths-based approaches, and continuous support before, during, and after employment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• GLOW: Groeien en Leren Op de Werkvloer - an intensive activation trajectory guiding job seekers with or without benefits towards employment
• Gespecialiseerde JobCoaching
• Individueel Maatwerk (IMW)
• Jobcoaching eerste jaar tewerkstelling
• Digicoaching
• Support

Products and services

• GLOW (Groeien en Leren Op de Werkvloer) An intensive activation trajectory that guides job seekers, with or without unemployment benefits, toward employment by mapping interests, skills and talents and providing workplace learning opportunities such as exploratory internships, work experience placements and individual vocational training; delivered under VDAB referral.
• Jobcoaching eerste jaar tewerkstelling (JC1) First-year employment coaching providing on-the-floor support during the initial year of employment, including tailored job and language coaching to help employees and employers establish a sustainable working relationship.
• Gespecialiseerde JobCoaching (GJC) Specialized workplace coaching for employees who have been working for more than a year and experience difficulties due to illness, disability, or language barriers, providing tailored solutions such as workplace adaptations and communication support.
• Individueel Maatwerk (IMW) Individual customization service providing wage and/or guidance premiums to employers hiring people with health problems or work disabilities, compensating for additional organizational costs and enabling workplace support through qualified counselors.
• Inclusieve Werkvloeren - Actief Inclusief EU WSE project supporting and relieving employers in their HR policy with particular attention to diversity and inclusive entrepreneurship, in collaboration with Unizo and Voka to develop action plans for mentoring, reintegration policy and training.
• Digicoaching Digital skills training on the work floor covering computer basics, MS Office, email, video conferencing, mobility apps and safe internet use, delivered as hands-on sessions for up to 10 participants at the company or Synkroon location, priced at €500 per 2-hour session excluding VAT.
• Lokaal partnerschap KANZ Local partnership supporting people with complex issues in the Zuiderkempen region (Geel, Laakdal, Meerhout, Westerlo, Herselt, Hulshout) toward activation, with integrated services delivered through a trajectory companion acting as coach, trusted person and expertise seeker, alongside Arktos, Emino, CGG Kempen, CAW De Kempen and others.
• Lokaal partnerschap PAKT Local partnership in the Turnhout region forming a collaboration between six local governments, VDAB and 9 partners from welfare, education, care and employment sectors to guide and activate people experiencing difficulties across multiple life domains.
• Terug Naar Werk - Fonds (TNWF) Back to Work Fund providing personalized coaching for employees whose employment contract was terminated due to medical force majeure or who have been incapacitated for more than 1 year, with vouchers worth up to €1800 for tailored coaching trajectories; delivered under RIZIV referral.
• Werkverkennen EU WSE Call 119 project informing people in work disability about reintegration possibilities, specifically targeting those not yet registered with VDAB who have questions, doubts or want to explore feasible steps toward work.
• Support EU-funded project running from June 2025 to May 2028 that scales Supported Employment practices across different EU regions to address employment barriers for people with disabilities through immediate job matching and ongoing support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Individuals with disabilities remain unemployed 40-50% longer than those without disabilities - Synkroon's SUPPORT project aims to address this disparity through Supported Employment practices

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• European Association of Service Providers for Persons with Disabilities (EASPD)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSynkroon is a partner in the EU-funded SUPPORT project led by EASPD. The project aims to scale Supported Employment practices across EU regions to help persons with disabilities. Synkroon contributes by developing training programs and materials, and supporting implementation.
• Association for Supported Employment Europe (ASEE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the SUPPORT project working to scale Supported Employment practices across Europe. ASEE represents the European supported employment sector and collaborates on transferring best practices.
• Gespecialiseerd Team Bemiddeling (GTB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBelgian partner in the SUPPORT project representing specialized employment mediation services. GTB has expertise in supporting persons with disabilities in employment.
• European Platform for Rehabilitation (EPR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SUPPORT project. EPR is a European network of rehabilitation organizations working to improve employment outcomes for people with disabilities.
• Out of The Box International (OTB)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SUPPORT project bringing international development expertise to scaling Supported Employment practices across EU regions.
• ALDA (Association Europeenne pour la Democratie Locale)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SUPPORT project focused on local democracy and civic engagement, contributing to the transfer of Supported Employment practices.
• Zero ProjectmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in SUPPORT project. Zero Project focuses on innovative solutions for persons with disabilities worldwide.
• VDAB (Vlaamse Dienst voor Arbeidsbemiddeling en Beroepsopleiding)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPrimary government partner for employment services in Flanders. VDAB refers job seekers to Synkroon's GLOW trajectories and collaborates on various employment support programs including KANZ and PAKT local partnerships. VDAB co-finances Synkroon's operations.
• De WerkplekarchitectencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStrategic partner organization in the Supported Employment ecosystem. Synkroon works with De Werkplekarchitecten on workplace integration services.
• KANZ Partnership (Zuiderkempen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partnership in Zuiderkempen region (Geel, Laakdal, Meerhout, Westerlo, Herselt, Hulshout). Partners include Arktos, Emino, Synkroon, CGG Kempen, CAW De Kempen, Ligo Kempen, Randstad Risesmart, VDAB, and local governments. Started January 2024, duration 6 years, funded by Europa WSE, Vlaamse Overheid, Lokale Besturen and VDAB. Supports persons with complex problems toward activation.
• PAKT Partnership (Turnhout)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal partnership in Turnhout region involving six local governments from Regio In Transitie, VDAB, and 9 partners from welfare, education, care and employment sectors. Supports people facing difficulties across multiple life domains toward work activation. Funded by Europa WSE, Vlaamse Overheid, Lokale Besturen and VDAB.
• UnizomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in Actief Inclusief project. Unizo (Flemish entrepreneurs organization) works with Synkroon to support employers in HR policy with attention to diversity and inclusive entrepreneurship.
• VokamajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in Actief Inclusief project. Voka (Flemish chamber of commerce) collaborates with Synkroon to help employers develop inclusive HR policies and diversity programs.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GTB (Gespecialiseerd Team Bemiddeling): Flemish specialized employment mediation service that supports persons with disabilities in finding and retaining work. Direct peer of Synkroon in the Supported Employment space, and explicitly named together in the EU SUPPORT project.
• Alteo: Belgian social enterprise that employs and supports people with disabilities or employment barriers through sheltered and supported employment. Highly comparable mission, customer base, and revenue model (government-supported employment services) to Synkroon.
• SUEM Belgium: Industry association governing the Supported Employment (SUEM) methodology in Belgium, with which Synkroon is closely aligned (logo referenced on Synkroon's site). Comparable as a methodology steward whose network includes Synkroon's direct peers.
• De Werkplekarchitecten: Belgian workplace-integration specialist delivering job coaching and employer advisory services. Identified in the data as a strategic partner of Synkroon, operating in an overlapping niche of supported employment.

Broad incumbents

• Adecco: Global staffing and workforce solutions provider with established disability-inclusion and reintegration programs in Belgium. Overlaps Synkroon on job placement and employer HR support but operates across a far broader portfolio and customer base.
• ManpowerGroup: Global staffing firm with dedicated diversity-and-inclusion initiatives that compete for the same employer HR-policy and reintegration mandates Synkroon serves. Comparable in customer type (employers) but very different in scale and delivery model.
• Securex: Belgian HR services and employer-support provider offering HR advisory, well-being, and reintegration services. Comparable employer customer base and partial overlap with Synkroon's HR-policy and reintegration offerings.
• SD Worx: Leading Belgian HR, payroll, and workforce-administration provider. Adjacent in serving Flemish employers on HR policy and people-management topics that overlap with Synkroon's employer-facing advisory work.
• Randstad Risesmart: Career-transition and outplacement arm of Randstad, operating globally with regional service in Belgium. Comparable to Synkroon in delivering reintegration/coaching for employees in transition, but at much larger scale and with a broader (not disability-specific) focus; also named as a partner in Synkroon's KANZ network.

Emerging players

• Out of The Box International: International development consultancy named as a partner in the EU SUPPORT project alongside Synkroon. Comparable as a scaling partner for Supported Employment practices across EU regions, with cross-border delivery capability Synkroon is building toward.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles3 records

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