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Buddy Werkt connects jobseekers aged 50 and over to employers (buddies). Our aim is for jobseekers to enter the labour market well prepared and for employers to be enthusiastic about over-50s.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n


What does it involve?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Over 16 weeks, participants are guided through Buddy Werkt by a working professional, a buddy. He or she is their personal point of contact, sounding board and problem-solver. We also offer inspiring training courses and workshops on topics such as networking, pitching, social media and CV building. And participants gain access to a valuable network that could provide them with exactly the job they are looking for! You read more about us here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where do we operate?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Buddy Werkt is there for job-seeking 50-plussers in Southeast Brabant in the Helmond region (municipality of Helmond and the Peel municipalities) and Eindhoven region (municipalities of Eindhoven, Heeze-Leende, Valkenswaard, Veldhoven, Waalre and the Kempen). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sign in<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Are you a job-seeker over 50 who wants to take another successful step into the labour market? Buddy Werkt will help you on your way professionally and free of charge. Or would you like to be a buddy and make a real difference for jobseekers over 50 from your organisation? Read more and then sign up as a job seeker or buddy!<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Buddy Werkt verbindt werkzoekenden van 50 jaar en ouder aan werkgevers (buddy’s). Ons doel is om werkzoekenden goed voorbereid de arbeidsmarkt op te laten gaat en om werkgevers enthousiast te maken over 50-plussers.\u00a0\u00a0 Wat houdt het in? In 16 weken worden deelnemers via Buddy Werkt begeleid door een werkende professional, een buddy. 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