How you can improve your math, language, and computer skills.

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August

2024

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Do you have trouble with the Dutch language, trouble with math or don't know how to use computers very well? Without reading, writing, math and digital skills, it can be difficult to do your job well.

Ongeveer 1,3 miljoen mensen in Nederland kunnen niet goed lezen en schijven en hebben moeite met digitale vaardigheden. Daarvan zijn 700.000 mensen aan het werk.

Je bent dus niet de enige. Maar hoe verbeter je deze vaardigheden dan precies?

Oefenen

Oefenen, oefenen en nog eens oefenen. Dit kan je gemakkelijk doen door meer boeken te lezen, rekenoefeningen te doen en digitale cursussen te volgen. Of gewoon online. Via oefenen.nl bijvoorbeeld.

Via oefenen.nl kan je jouw vaardigheden verbeteren. Oefenen.nl biedt allerlei gratis trainingen aan voor taal, computers en rekenen. Maar ook trainingen over hoe je beter met geld om kunt gaan, hoe je gezonder kunt leven en hoe je jezelf wegwijs maakt in deze soms ingewikkelde samenleving.

Wil je een stapje verder gaan? Volg trainingen en opleidingen met de vergoedingen van Doorzaam

Doorzaam biedt verschillende vergoedingen als ondersteuning aan uitzendkrachten voor het volgen van cursussen, trainingen en opleidingen. Gefinancierd door de vakbonden en uitzendorganisaties.

Bijvoorbeeld het Nederlands Taalbudget. Een budget van €1500 euro voor het volgen van een Nederlandse taalcursus.

Of het Ontwikkelbudget. Een vergoeding van €2500 wat je kan uitgeven aan een opleiding, cursus of opleiding voor het verbeteren van jouw vaardigheden.

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Stories of temporary workers living their dreams

You want to take a course! What is the best reimbursement to apply for?

Animation: the Opportunity Budget for temporary workers

Watch: What compensation from Doorzaam means for these temporary workers

Working in industry: do you keep everything running smoothly?

How Thys took his career a step further thanks to Doorzaam

2025: Continuing to grow together as a temporary worker

With the compensation from Doorzaam, Tony grew to become a foreman.

How Frank can continue to participate with help from Doorzaam

Working in logistics: indispensable and full of opportunities

How Diana increased her technical knowledge with the help of Doorzaam

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