I can't work or go to school now

Can't make ends meet and you don't think it's possible to go to school or work right now? Then discuss this with the Youth Office.

Step 1: Look for opportunities

Turns out you can't go to school? Then you will meet (right away or during a follow-up appointment) with a WIL staff member. Together you make an effort plan in which you record what you will do in 4 weeks to take a step forward. For example, you are going to:

  • Find out if there is a course you can take
  • Investigate what form of paid work might be possible
  • Examine what other things you can do to take a step forward
  • Making assignments from the effort plan

School or work (temporarily) not possible

If you cannot currently attend a training program or get a job, you must demonstrate this. During the search period, you make a full commitment and complete the assignments listed in the effort plan.

Getting an entry-level qualification

A starting qualification is at least a havo diploma or a mbo diploma at level 2. Don't have this? Then you can get such a diploma by taking a course.

Study funding

If you are in a training program, you may be entitled to study financing. Come to the Youth Counter to find out if you are entitled to this.

Take a training course

Do you have a starting qualification, high school diploma or other qualifications? Then you can increase your chances on the job market by following a training program. We are happy to look at the possibilities with you.

Study funding

If you are in education, you may be entitled to study financing. Come to the Youth Counter to find out if you are entitled to this.

Regional Reporting Center Coordination (RMC).

Getting clear on what you can best do to increase your chances of getting a job is sometimes frustrating and complicated. Above all, come to the Youth Counter. We will be happy to help you. WIL works together with the Regional Office for the Coordination of Early School Leavers (RMC). Both have the goal of guiding you to school or to work.