TopTaal in the regions of Stedendriehoek and Northwest Veluwe

As in previous years, TopTaal the weather again taalProviding education in the Northwest Veluwe (Harderwijk and surrounding areas) and Stedendriehoek (including Apeldoorn-Zutphen-Deventer) regions. Naturally, we do this in close collaboration with Taalhomes, libraries, volunteer organizations, businesses, partners, and municipalities. The offerings from 2020 onwards include:  taaleducation within the framework of the Vocational Education Act, Taal in the Workplace and Integration.

Education Vocational Education Act

In this labor market region, Apeldoorn is the contact municipality. It coordinates with its regional municipalities and with TopTaal to taaleducation. The offer consists of NT2 taaleducation to levels A2 and B1. The NT1 offer taalEducation at levels 1F, 2F, and basic digital skills level 1. We also offer customized programs that are not diploma-oriented (non-formal), but are intended to achieve certain competencies and improve specific skills. These customized programs are determined in consultation with the individual municipalities in the area. All programs at TopTaal They begin with a professional intake including assessment, and lessons are taught by a qualified instructor. Volunteers often provide support as well.

Taal on the work floor

In addition, it provides TopTaal taaleducation at companies. The courses Taal On-the-Workplace Training is provided at companies from various sectors. These programs are always practice- and competency-oriented in consultation with the employer. We consult with companies in advance about which taalSkills are important to train employees. Think of: understanding safety instructions, being able to ask for clarification if you don't understand something, or being able to complete a logbook. Sometimes partial funding for these programs is available through subsidies. Curious about experiences with Taal On-the-Workplace trajectories? Look at: https://www.toptaal.nl/werkgevers/

Civic integration

In this region, TopTaal taalEducation/integration classes in the municipality of Twello for residents of Twello, Voorst, and surrounding areas. This project was completed at the end of last year. Almost all participants have completed their integration program. A few participants have not yet completed their integration program, but we were able to find a suitable solution for that.

As elsewhere in the country, municipalities are preparing for the new integration law and pilot projects are being conducted in various municipalities in this region in collaboration with TopTaalSome examples of ongoing projects are:

• Taal & preparation for work in combination with lifestyle in Apeldoorn for immigrants who are exempt from integration.
• Project GA on the way - social activation and preparation for work in combination with sports & exercise, in Harderwijk for status holders who are exempt from integration.
• Independent taalassessment for status holders for clients of Meerinzicht (Harderwijk, Ermelo, Zeewolde).

In the first quartertaal from 2020 onwards the project will start in Harderwijk IntegrationWerktThis is a platform for career development and employer services. The platform communicates with the status holder, the client manager, and the job seeker.taalcoach and the employer about the progress of the status holder's development. TopTaal has the taalAssignments have been developed for this platform. More on this soon.