Venray municipality to take charge of employment support after partnership falls through
Residents in Venray relying on social employment arrangements face uncertainty after IBN declines collaboration. The municipality will now independently organize work and development opportunities, ensuring continued support for vulnerable workers.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Municipality | Venray (Limburg) |
| Failed Partnership | IBN (social employment organization) |
| Current Provider | NLW (closing on January 1, 2027) |
| Target Group | Residents dependent on social employment arrangements |
| Next Steps | Municipality to develop alternative solutions by April 2024 |
| Responsible Councillor | Martin Leenders |
The municipality of Venray is responsible for ensuring employment opportunities and social support for its residents, particularly those who rely on social employment arrangements. This includes collaborating with external organizations to provide work and development programs. IBN is a specialized organization focused on creating suitable work environments for individuals needing extra support.
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No cooperation between Venray municipality and IBN
The municipality of Venray and IBN have spent the past few months exploring whether cooperation in the area of suitable employment was viable. The municipality wanted to collaborate with IBN to provide work and guidance to residents who rely on a social employment arrangement. On January 1, 2027, the current social employment company NLW will close. After an intensive and constructive exploration, IBN concludes that cooperation would be too complex and extensive given its own strategic tasks and organizational direction.
Exploration
The municipality of Venray and IBN have spent the past few months exploring whether cooperation in the area of suitable employment was viable. The municipality wanted to collaborate with IBN to provide work and guidance to residents who rely on a social employment arrangement. On January 1, 2027, the current social employment company NLW will close. After an intensive and constructive exploration, IBN concludes that cooperation would be too complex and extensive given its own strategic tasks and organizational direction.
Impact
Maarten Gielen, IBN’s general director: “We conducted this exploration out of intrinsic motivation and conviction. We see how important it is for people to have suitable opportunities for work and development. At the same time, we have had to conclude that the task at hand has a greater impact than we can responsibly manage.”
Understanding
Councillor Martin Leenders: “We regret that cooperation with IBN will not materialize. IBN’s philosophy is focused on providing work and development for people who need extra support. It is precisely that development we find so important. Of course, we understand IBN’s decision and will further develop the adjusted scenario in the coming period.”
Organization
Leenders continues: “This means we will take more responsibility in organizing suitable employment opportunities for the target group. We will use our existing network of regular and development companies and, where necessary, provide custom solutions. Our goal remains to offer the target group the most suitable workplace with sufficient development opportunities.”
The councillor will brief the municipal council in April on the latest developments.