Attracting and retaining international talent

International talent at Brainport

International talent is indispensable for strengthening the technology sector. Moreover, these foreign professionals bring diversity to the workplace, stimulating new perspectives and innovation.

Attracting international talent based on data

Brainport Development helps employers attract, retain, and deal with international talent. But we do so accurately. Thanks to data, we increasingly know our Brainport region's identity and which skills we lack. We also know where talents with those skills can be found. Together with employers, we use this data to promote the Brainport region abroad through our brand story.

Retaining international talent

As Brainport Development, we also focus on retaining international talent, for instance, by increasing the stay rate of international students and employees. We do this by working together with educational institutions and employers to ensure a soft landing on the one hand and by improving the business climate on the other.

Want to attract international talent yourself?

Below are some tips on how you, as an employer in the Brainport region, can get started with finding and attracting international talent.

Job portals

Are you an employer from the Brainport region looking for (international) talent? Our job portal has all Dutch—and English-language tech and IT vacancies in the region. On this website, you, as an employer, showcase your vacancies to (international) talent. We also add information about what the Brainport region offers for a more attractive prospect.

Regional Value Proposition (RVP)

In today's increasingly competitive global landscape, attracting and retaining the right talent has become more critical than ever. The Brainport region needs this talent to continue positioning itself as one of the world's leading regions for innovation and technology.

To strengthen the region's global position as a great place for talent to develop and grow professionally as well as an ideal place to live, find work-life balance, and pursue career opportunities, we have created a Regional Value Proposition (RVP)—a strategic framework that highlights the region's unique strengths, opportunities, and vision for the future.

Give international students a chance

Students are your future employees. Therefore, international students must know how to get to one of the educational institutions in Brainport. As an employer, you can bind them to you by cooperating with educational institutions, for instance for internships and graduation projects.

Join a regional network of HR professionals

As an employer in Brainport, you can join a regional network of HR professionals. They gain knowledge and meet at thematic meetings, for example.

Sounding Board

Are you part of the Brainport ecosystem and would like to have a say in the initiatives and projects regarding the International Talent program? Join our quarterly sounding board, where you can provide feedback and insights to shape the initiatives working towards the attraction and retention of international talent. Whether you are a knowledge worker, STEM student, spouse, or community representative, this is a safe space where your opinions matter! 
Dutch locals are also encouraged to join as we want to consider different perspectives. 

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