New one-stop job center opens in Amstelveen to help residents and employers
Residents of Uithoorn, Amstelveen, Aalsmeer, and De Ronde Venen can now access free career advice, job placement, and training support at the new Werkcentrum Amstel Venen. This initiative simplifies job searches and career development by bringing together municipalities, employers, and unions under one roof.
| Key Data | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Town Hall of Amstelveen |
| Municipalities Involved | Uithoorn, Amstelveen, Aalsmeer, De Ronde Venen |
| Services Offered | Job placement, career advice, training, employer support |
| Target Audience | Job seekers, employees, employers |
| Cost | Free of charge |
| Opening Date | March 23, 2026 |
| Website | amstelveen.nl/werkcentrum |
The Werkcentrum Amstel Venen is a collaborative effort between local municipalities, the UWV (Employee Insurance Agency), and other stakeholders to streamline access to employment and training services. Municipalities play a key role in facilitating such initiatives to support economic growth and reduce unemployment in their regions.
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Questions about work? Visit the Werkcentrum Amstel Venen
Residents of the municipality of Uithoorn who are looking for a new job, want to advance in their careers, or have questions about (re)training can now visit the Werkcentrum Amstel Venen. The Werkcentrum is located in the town hall of Amstelveen and is available for employees, job seekers, and employers from the entire region. All consultations and advice are free of charge.
Photo: From left to right: José de Robles (alderman Uithoorn), Martijn Bulte (regional manager UWV), Sven Spaargaren (alderman Aalsmeer), Anja Vijselaar (alderman De Ronde Venen), Eelco Tolsma (manager Work and Income Amstelveen), Erwin Schut (director Werkcentrum Groot-Amsterdam), Katrin McGauran (The Trade Union) and Erika Spil (alderman Ouder-Amstel). (Photo: municipality of Amstelveen)
On Monday, March 23, the Werkcentrum Amstel Venen was officially opened by the aldermen of the municipalities of Uithoorn, Amstelveen, Aalsmeer, and De Ronde Venen. For Uithoorn, alderman José de Robles was present. De Robles: “For residents of the municipality of Uithoorn, it is extremely valuable that they can go to one place with all their questions about work and training. The Werkcentrum offers personal guidance, practical support, and close ties with employers. This makes it easier for our residents to take steps in their careers. I am pleased that we, as four municipalities, are making this possible together.”
For residents and entrepreneurs
The Werkcentrum Amstel Venen brings together the four municipalities with the UWV, employers' organizations, trade unions, and educational institutions. Thanks to this collaboration, residents and entrepreneurs no longer have to figure out where to go: all expertise is available in one place.
Staff at the Werkcentrum assist with finding (new) work, career advice, training, and development. Employers can visit with questions about staffing, recruitment, training, and growth. More information and current visiting hours: amstelveen.nl/werkcentrum.