“"This fair is part of the collaboration with the city of Mechelen. We are focusing here on job opportunities in the vicinity of the social housing district. Especially for those receiving unemployment benefits, which are now time-limited, the fair offers additional chances to orient themselves and take steps towards employment or training."
“"Individually you go faster, together you go further. The job fairs in collaboration with VDAB and Woonland are a prime example of this. Several times a year, we visit Mechelen's neighborhoods with a diverse offering, tailored to our job-seeking residents. This way, we create sustainable employment and jobs that offer people much more than just a salary. Furthermore, through numerous other job-focused initiatives, we work on activating job seekers in Mechelen, in partnership with organizations, companies, and facilitators. Because collaboration leads to work."
“"As a government, we take our leading role to minimize the distance to the labor market. We want to give people the best opportunities for starting and restarting their careers: by bringing support and chances closer to them, collaborating with partners, and offering tailored guidance. Because a job remains the best lever for independence and emancipation. It provides people not only with an income but also with self-worth, perspective, and the chance to take control of their lives. Therefore, we want to leave no one behind, but help people on their way to work as quickly and sustainably as possible."
“"Housing and work are two crucial building blocks for a strong future. As a housing association, we aim not only to provide our tenants with affordable housing but also to create opportunities for them to progress. By organizing this job fair together with the City and VDAB in the neighborhoods, we literally bring employment closer to the people."
