Are you new to the Netherlands and looking for work? Or are you an employer and want to help your employees integrate in the Netherlands? Werkcentrum Helmond-De Peel does all it can to help migrant workers and newcomers get started. That is why, as a pilot, we are using the IntegrateNL app: a free app that supports you in working, living and learning the language in the Netherlands.
A smart solution for newcomers and employers
IntegrateNL helps you find your way around the Netherlands quickly and easily. The app provides clear information on daily life, work and the Dutch language. Whether you want to know how to separate waste, how the healthcare system works or where to find a job - all important topics are clearly laid out in the app. But employers also benefit from this app. In fact, employees get access to relevant information on labour rules, safety and rights in the workplace. So they can get to work faster!
How does the app work?
Once you download the app, choose your language and get instant access to useful features. An introductory video explains how the app works. Using the city button, you select your city of residence and access local information. A smart AI chatbot answers your questions in your own language, so you always get quick and reliable answers. Want to learn Dutch? The app offers a short and effective language course with visual support. You will also find videos about living and working in the Netherlands and a direct link to the website of information point Work in NL for up-to-date job vacancies and work information.
Additional benefits for member municipalities
Some municipalities in our region already work with IntegrateNL. If you live in Helmond, Deurne, Laarbeek, Asten, Someren or Gemert-Bakel, you will receive extra information about local facilities and regulations. You can easily click through to your municipality's website for important topics and receive notifications about current affairs. The app then also offers a comprehensive online Dutch course and a full Knowledge of Dutch Society (KNM) course. Language modules focusing on safety and hygiene in the workplace have been developed especially for jobseekers and employees.
Employers and municipalities: why participate?
For employers, IntegrateNL also offers enormous added value. By lowering the barrier to information and language, employees understand more quickly how things work in the Netherlands. This increases safety and efficiency in the workplace. Municipalities also benefit from the app: they can easily share important information and better support newcomers in integration and participation.
Download the app now and help us improve!
As an employer, do you want to contribute to a smoother integration? Or are you a migrant worker and want to quickly find your way in the Netherlands? Download the app and find out how IntegrateNL helps you! Let us know what you think. Together, we can make the app even better, more efficient and, above all, more user-friendly. Together, we will work towards a better future in Helmond-De Peel!
The IntegrateNL app is free to download from Google Play (Android) or the App Store (Apple).