Auto Hoogenboom and Refugee Talent Hub are organizing a live networking event for technical professionals with a refugee background. Do you want to learn more about the work of a damage repairer or car mechanic in the Netherlands? Then sign up quickly!

About Hoogenboom:
Auto Hoogenboom has been a trusted player in mobility in the Rotterdam-Rijnmond region for 90 years. As part of Pon - one of the largest mobility groups in the Netherlands and a partner of Refugee Talent Hub - Auto Hoogenboom works daily on smart, customer-focused mobility solutions.

Hoogenboom supports customers with everything related to Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda, Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles, CUPRA, and Audi RS. From sales to maintenance, from financing to damage repair. There are two repair centers for all car brands and a dedicated rental fleet, ensuring business customers always have quick access to replacement vehicles.

In short: Hoogenboom offers a complete mobility solution, with a location always nearby.

For whom this event is designed?

For people with experience, interest, or affinity with damage repair.

Do you have experience or affinity with:

• Dismantling and assembling body parts?
• Repairing and replacing panels? 

For people with experience, interest, or affinity with the work of a car mechanic.

Do you have experience or affinity with:

• Performing various repairs and maintenance tasks?
• Dismantling and assembling engine parts?
• Do you also have a great passion for cars? Then this event is definitely for you!

What do we expect from you?

• You are a refugee in the Netherlands;
• You are available on Wednesday, 28 January 2026, from 13:00 to 16:00 PM to participate live in this networking event in Rotterdam;
• You have experience/knowledge/affinity to work as a car mechanic and/or damage repairer;
• You live in or around Rotterdam, Spijkenisse, or Vlaardingen;
• You have good proficiency in Dutch OR English at B1 level or higher;

Please note: This event will be hosted in Dutch, so it's important that you can follow what is being said during the event. However, you are not required to speak Dutch yourself during the session; if you feel more comfortable speaking English, that is perfectly fine.

This networking event is an excellent opportunity to gain new knowledge and expand your network. You will also have the chance to see how the dedicated team at Auto Hoogenboom work -: using modern techniques and tools, with a strong focus on quality, and always putting the customer first. Please note: this event is not a job interview!

Are you interested in this opportunity and do you meet the requirements?

• Then sign up quickly for this event! Registration is open until 8 January 2026 by 17.00 PM;
• Make sure your CV is up to date and uploaded;
• Travel expenses (public transport or private car) will be reimbursed.

After your registration, we will ask you to fill out a Google form to collect additional relevant information. Please keep in mind that it is important to complete this form, as we will use it to make the most suitable selection for this event.

If you are selected, we expect you to attend. Therefore, we ask you to read our no-show policy carefully!

Please note, if there are 500% more registrations than available spots for this networking event, we will close the registration earlier than stated for selection reasons.