Energy transition requires skilled workers, a lot of skilled workers. But where do you find them in a tight labour market full of competition for technical staff? At Enexis, they recruit not only people with exactly the right qualifications, but also status holders who are driven to build a new life in the Netherlands. In a bridging programme, they are prepared for a career as an electrician. Language training from STE Languages plays an important role in this.

Over the past 15 weeks, STE Languages has been providing Dutch language training for DPD Nederland, a leading European parcel delivery company with millions of daily deliveries and a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction. This week, all participants successfully completed their training and received their certificates. We are very pleased with the progress and results that the DPD Nederland students shown. We are proud of the great collaboration with DPD Nederland and would like to congratulate the participants on successfully completing their Dutch language training.

STE Languages ​​has developed a special Dutch language course together with Unilever, a global player with more than 400 brands in its portfolio, such as Dove, Lipton and Ben & Jerry’s, and activities in over 190 countries. We are proud of the cooperation with Unilever and the wonderful feedback that our Dutch trainer, Perdiep Ramesar, has received from his students Elisa, Sevcan and Ceren.

Last week, STE Languages dived enthusiastically into orange for our annual King's Day Pub Quiz. Because besides language and culture, we’re all about connection, fun, and making people feel at home in the region. We believe it’s important that every student, employee, and newcomer feels welcome, seen, and happy. And what better way to achieve that than by doing fun things together? That’s why we regularly organize enjoyable community events!

We are very thrilled to welcome two new colleagues to STE Languages, namely: Marleen Baten has  joined our planning team. Thanks to her organizational skills and eye for detail, she will play an important role in optimizing our processes and efficiently coordinating our activities. Cinthia de Vries has started as a Marketing & Communication Intern. With her fresh perspective and creative ideas, she will support us in strengthening our marketing and communication, both internally and externally.

At STE Languages, we see it as a positive development that the advisory board is advocating more language lessons for migrant workers. For some time now, we have been providing language training for migrant workers in the Netherlands, with the aim of promoting their integration, well-being and personal development.

Our Open Enrollments in Dutch and English are starting again on April 28, 2025! So far, more than 400 students have enrolled. An Open Enrolment is a language course aimed at increasing an individual's Dutch or English language ability level. You follow a course in a group of a maximum of 11 students, online or face to face. There are still some spots available for the training. We are happy and proud to welcome so many international students for language training online or at location STE Languages at Aalsterweg 3.

Recently, Willy van de Kerkhof visited STE Languages. Willy is one of the most iconic figures in Dutch football, both for his achievements on the field and his business after his active sports career. His name is inextricably linked to the Dutch national team of the 70s and 80s and his club career at PSV. After leaving PSV in 1986, Willy made the transition to the world of business entrepreneurship. He started working as a consultant in the sports sphere, using his expertise in football to help clubs, players and other organizations grow.

From today, we are joining forces with Corporate Housing Solutions and Expat Mortgages South in the form of an official partnership. It is very difficult for internationals to find suitable housing in the Netherlands. But finding that home is just the beginning. It is about making it a real home and that requires more aspects such as learning and understanding the Dutch language and culture.