Sweco mentor program

Sweco, together with the Refugee Talent Hub, organizes a mentor program for technical engineers with a refugee background. So, do you aspire to a career in the technical field, but you don't know what steps you need to take in your career? Do you want to expand your network in the technical field? Or will you soon start studying as a technical engineer? Then register for Sweco's new mentor program!

Together with the Refugee Talent Hub, Sweco organizes a mentoring program for technical engineers with a refugee background. So, do you aspire to a career in the technical field, but don't know which steps to take in your career? Do you want to expand your network in the technical area? Or are you going to start studying as a technical engineer soon? Then sign up for Sweco's new mentor program!

About Sweco

Sweco designs and develops the sustainable societies and cities of the future. Together with customers and the knowledge of 18,500 architects, engineers and consultants, we create smart solutions for the urban area. With an eye for the accelerating power of digitization, we, as Europe's largest architectural and engineering bureau, are committed to a green and more sustainable society. We do this in small teams, with and for each other. Together we make Sweco and only together can we achieve success. The future requires creative brains, advisors who build bridges between tomorrow and today and daredevils who dare to go further. You work with us with your head, with your heart and with guts. In the Netherlands We are active from 10 locations (and nowadays also 1,750 home offices) from Groningen to Middelburg and from Alkmaar to Arnhem and always close by.

About the Mentoring Program

Sweco offers a mentoring program. Preference is given to participants with a technical background. In the mentoring process, Sweco's professionals are linked to you for a period of 4 months.

During that period, the professional acts as a mentor and gives you tips and tricks in your search for work in the technical sector. In addition, the mentor opens his or her network to you. Your Sweco mentor will help you one-on-one with matters such as:

• Set goals for your career and the mentoring program;
• Create or improve your CV;
• Create a professional LinkedIn page to present yourself even better on the Dutch labor market;
• Prepare for future application procedures by practicing interview questions and discussing the usual next steps when applying to a company;
• Practice networking and learn how to grow your professional network. On the one hand, your mentor will share his/her knowledge, skills, and professional network with you. But on the other hand, your mentor can also learn a lot from you! During the physical meetings and online check-ins, you will learn more about each other, work in general, and Sweco in particular.

What do we expect from you?

• You have a refugee background and a technical background;
• You are looking for a job in the technical sector and you want to be helped;
• Your Dutch or English is at a sufficient level to participate in this mentoring program;
• Starting from October 12th, you have the time available for meetings with your mentor, check-ins, and workshops.
• You are present at the joint online and live events (see Important dates);
• Your CV is in our database;
• You are enthusiastic and motivated to get the most out of the mentoring program;

Important data

• Kick-off (live): October 12th, from 15:00 to 17:00 PM at Sweco. (During the kick-off you will be told who you are linked to).
• First Check-in(online):Thursday, November 23rd at 14:00. (online) (During these sessions you share your experiences with your peers and can ask questions to the Refugee Talent Hub about challenges you are facing).
• Second check-in (online):Thursday, January 18th at 14:00.
• Mentorship Session with Mentees: Tuesday, February 6th, from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM, followed by a lunch and learn session with the mentees..
• Closing Event (Live): Friday, March 15th from 11:00 AM to 1:30 PM at Boost, with lunch.
• Live sessions are scheduled to occur at Sweco and Boost (located at the Office Refugee Talent Hub), and any travel expenses will be eligible for reimbursement.

How do I register?

Register quickly for this process and make sure that your CV has been uploaded.  You can register until Friday 29 september 2023. If you have been selected, we expect you to be present at the kick-off, check-ins and closing event of the process. If you have any questions about the program, please contact us at info@refugeetalenthub.com. We hope you will take advantage of this great professional development opportunity.

Please note that the deadline might be closed earlier if we receive a large amount of applications. So please make sure you register as soon as possible!