StartFest Groningen
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- Suikerlaan 10 Groningen.
Startfest is a networking event with local companies, and it has a special program running for internationals by Make it in the North! Join us for English sessions on how to look for work and how to network successfully, and/or how to start a startup!
Discover your talents in Groningen!
StartFest Groningen is a dynamic career event designed to support personal development and talent discovery, welcoming individuals of all ages and backgrounds.
This event focuses on helping attendees explore their potential rather than reviewing resumes. It’s an opportunity for those considering new career paths, further education, volunteer work, or other professional development to gain valuable insights and advice.
Make it in the North is part of the event program!
The career sessions focuses on where to find jobs, how to CREATE job opportunities, and how to network when you don't know anyone! Won't you join a session or 2? đź‘€
12:00-12:45 | "Huiskamer 1"
Starting your career in the Dutch North
14:00-14:45 | "Huiskamer 1"
Starting a startup as an international
16:00-16:45 | "Huiskamer 2"
Starting your career in the Dutch North
The festival will feature a variety of interactive activities, workshops, and presentations from trainers, companies, entrepreneurs, and industry organizations. There will be guides at the event to support you every step of the way.
Job Hunt Advice for internationals
We'll be at the event from 10:00 until 18:30 to answer your questions about looking for work in the North. We will be located at the "Ontwikkelplein".
Download the plan of the event to easily find us.
If you prefer face-to-face support in your job hunting journey, this is a great way to find us!
Come find us and we'll be happy to give you all possible tips and tricks! đź’š
At StartFest, you’ll be able to recognize the companies that hire internationals by the “Make it in the North” flag on their table, so you can navigate the event by yourself. But if you'd like some help, you can come by our stand for a chat or some advice.
Here is the list of international-friendly companies in attendance!
- AI-InfraSolutions
- Century Autogroep
- Cruon Beveiliging
- Inkoop Platform Noord-Nederland
- Leerbouwen BV + MSO + Argo schoonmaakservice (all in 1 stand)
- M&F -Security
- Missie H2 Gasunie
- MSN B.V.
- Safety Company
- Schoonmaakbedrijf De Wit
- Sylvaphane groep
- The Gym Haren en JPT Lifestyle
- Theo Pouw Groep
- VRI Tech Group
- ZINN Zorg
- Zonnehuisgroep Noord
While not all companies at the event have jobs in English right now, it's a great idea to chat with them so you can expand your professional network. Meet people, add them to your LinkedIn, and you increase your opportunities to find a job in the North!
Though registration is not required as an attendee, we encourage you to sign up through our platform to receive English language updates and information about this event.
