Groningen-North Drenthe Work Center

Please note: The Work Center will be closed through Thursday, August 6.

Last updated: Due to the summer vacation and other circumstances, our hours of operation have changed: 

DateMorning Afternoon
Thursday, July 16, 2026, through Thursday, August 6, 2026❌ Closed❌ Closed
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Are you looking for a new job or a training program? Are you ready to take the next step? And could you use some help and advice? Or are you an employer with questions about human resources? For example, about retaining and recruiting employees. Perhaps you’d like your company to operate in a socially responsible manner?

If you are a resident or employer in the province of Groningen and North Drenthe, you can contact the Werkcentrum Groningen Noord-Drenthe with questions like these. We’ll provide you with information and put you in touch with the right organizations. Our assistance is free of charge.

So, whatever your question is, ask it at Werkcentrum Groningen Noord-Drenthe!

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Residents and employers share their stories

A smiling man with a bald head and a beard, wearing a red plaid shirt and jeans, is leaning against a table in a bright work center in Groningen, with red chairs and colorful artwork on the wall behind him.

Henk

45 years old – Recovered from burnout

“My burnout made me realize that working as a project manager at an IT company wasn’t the right fit for me anymore. I attended StartFest with a list of what I did and didn’t want. Now I work as a social worker at Lentis.”

A woman with braided hair, wearing a top with a vibrant orange pattern and gold earrings, smiles as she stands in a modern office with glass walls in Groningen, bathed in bright light.

Soufian

29 years old – Helping asylum seekers

“The Werkcentrum helped my cleaning company find motivated refugees with resettlement status. They’re hardworking and a real asset to my team!”

A woman in a pink and white uniform is standing next to a blue and white medical cart in a hallway at the work center; the cart is loaded with various supplies, and there is a large blue sign with a white circle on the floor nearby.

Kim

41 years old – Enjoying her new job

“I used to work as a counselor for specific target groups, but I didn’t like it. I earned my nursing assistant (IG) certification and found a new job. I really enjoy my work now!”

Dennis

26 years old – Found a more meaningful job

I was looking for a job where I could make a bigger difference. With the help of a career coach at the Werkcentrum, I learned to discover what was actually possible. Now my work is a combination of lifestyle coaching and personal training.

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Logo featuring the text “VNO NCW” on the left and “MKB Nederland” on the right, separated by a vertical line, all within a rectangular border. The grayscale design symbolizes the collaboration between employers and the Groningen employment center.
A gray text logo featuring “dna next” in lowercase letters, with “next” positioned slightly lower and to the right, all on a white background with rounded corners—a reflection of the values of the community center for residents throughout Drenthe.
Logo of the Vocational Education and Business Cooperation (SBB), featuring stylized lowercase letters “sbb” on the left and the organization’s name in Dutch on the right, all in gray on a white background, symbolizing cooperation between employers and the education sector.
A gray UWV logo featuring a curved arrow circling the lowercase letters "uwv" on a white background, designed to support employers in Drenthe who are seeking advice on retraining.
A gray logo featuring the letters "FNV" in bold white type, each on a separate tilted square above a wavy line, for residents and employers in Groningen.
Gray lowercase letters "cn" with a "v" shaped like a checkmark form a stylized logo centered on a white background with rounded corners, symbolizing job center connections between residents and employers.
A gray logo featuring the words “Werk in Zicht” and a circular icon with a stylized letter W on the right side. The text and icon were designed for residents of Drenthe and Groningen and appear on a white background with rounded corners.
Logo featuring the text “VNO NCW” on the left and “MKB Nederland” on the right, separated by a vertical line, all within a rectangular border. The grayscale design symbolizes the collaboration between employers and the Groningen employment center.
A gray text logo featuring “dna next” in lowercase letters, with “next” positioned slightly lower and to the right, all on a white background with rounded corners—a reflection of the values of the community center for residents throughout Drenthe.
Logo of the Vocational Education and Business Cooperation (SBB), featuring stylized lowercase letters “sbb” on the left and the organization’s name in Dutch on the right, all in gray on a white background, symbolizing cooperation between employers and the education sector.
A gray UWV logo featuring a curved arrow circling the lowercase letters "uwv" on a white background, designed to support employers in Drenthe who are seeking advice on retraining.
A gray logo featuring the letters "FNV" in bold white type, each on a separate tilted square above a wavy line, for residents and employers in Groningen.
Gray lowercase letters "cn" with a "v" shaped like a checkmark form a stylized logo centered on a white background with rounded corners, symbolizing job center connections between residents and employers.
A gray logo featuring the words “Werk in Zicht” and a circular icon with a stylized letter W on the right side. The text and icon were designed for residents of Drenthe and Groningen and appear on a white background with rounded corners.