Spouses Meetup

So you found yourself moving to the Netherlands because your partner found a great job opportunity in Groningen, Friesland, or Drenthe. While that’s great news for them, you may also be itching to get back to doing the work you love, or perhaps you’ll use this opportunity to try something new. 

We understand that restarting your career in a new country takes effort, patience, emotional resilience, and new skills that push you outside your comfort zone.  However, you’re not alone. The International Welcome Center North (IWCN) and Make it in the North are dedicated to helping internationals, including spouses, overcome these hurdles and feel at home in the Northern Netherlands.

From the series of events for Spouses support, in collaboration with Make it in The North, we bring you this themed event, with the support of the organization Waard*: Work related discrimination issues; Not the most fun topic but we do need to talk about it. Learning about issues around discrimination as an international is important, as it will make you feel more secure and confident when looking for a job or working in the Netherlands.

During this workshop, Waard – Kennis Centrum voor Inclusie, will share their knowledge and offer support around this important subject to internationals.  We will:

Do you have experiences with discrimination, microaggression or other situations, where you have felt unsure? Please add the note in the registration form telling: “I have a study case for the workshop”.  We will put you in contact with the host from  Waard who will do the activity (while keeping your privacy in mind) and we will discuss them during the workshop if you agree.  (Sharing a case is not mandatory.  Everyone is welcome participate in the workshop weather you have a case or not).

* Waard -Kennis Centrum voor Inclusie.  An organization that educates on prevention of discrimination and supports people who may be going through a discrimination experience.