1. Make it in the Netherlands! Frans-Nederlandse ontmoetingsdagen Susanne Feiertag 13 November 2015

2. Make it in the Netherlands! Advisory report Social Economic Council (SER) www.ser.nl/nl/publicaties/adviezen/2010-2019/2013/make-it-in- the-netherlands.aspx  Dutch companies, government and higher education institutions should call on talented international students to make their careers in the Netherlands and to build lasting ties with the Netherlands.  It will boost the quality of education and of success rates among both international and Dutch students, improve international’s academic experience and improve the labour market in the Top sectors and businesses. www.ser.nl/nl/publicaties/adviezen/2010-2019/2013/make-it-in- the-netherlands.aspx  70% int. students want to stay in NL but only 27% actually do! 2

3. Make it in the Netherlands! Purpose of MiitN To make sure that all international students feel welcome in the Netherlands, and know that they can start their career here. To have as many international students as possible decide to work in the Netherlands after they graduate, especially in the top sectors and sectors with good labour-market prospects. Requires strategic recruitment and work to boost retention before, during and after students’ studies. To ensure that all international students maintain a bond with the Netherlands after they have completed their studies, even if they return abroad. 3

4. Make it in the Netherlands! 1.It all starts with language 2.From studying to a career 3.Breaking the bubble 4.From red tape to the red carpet 5.Regional results Secretariat MiitN EP-Nuffic 4  Joint approach  No compulsory agreements  No extra budget  Activities by  HEI’s  Companies  Governments  Student organisations  EP-Nuffic

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7. Make it in the Netherlands! Study and research Train and retain - Research study-to-work transition services among career centers and IO’s working towards benchmark Sweden, Germany, Canada and the Netherlands (SVR, 2015) Stayrate: 27 % (EP-Nuffic and stakeholders, 2015) Intermediate study: Bureau Blaauwberg (currently) Buddy programs for International Students in the Netherlands (LSVb, 2013). 7

8. "I liked the sense of organisation and structure in both the people I met and the places I visited, quite different from my home country“ Christina Tarasidou Greek “Working together with Dutch people is not a problem, but establishing a good friendship with them is not a trivial process. Engaging in sport and cultural activities can increase your chances of getting a good bond with the Dutch, as well as other international people.“ David Fernandez Rivas Cuban “My first step towards integration was to organise a seminar where I presented a research paper. Despite the fact that it was my first important presentation in a foreign country, I received positive feedback from the panel. So just try things!” Dmitry Zaytsev Russian Alumni quotes

9. Testimonials Christina Tarasidou Greek “My top tip would definitely be to learn Dutch, as it opens up many avenues into Dutch culture”

10. Promotie Study & Career in Topsectors www.careerinholland.nl

11. Make it in the Netherlands! Joint approach, joint effort - EP-Nuffic is coordinator, not the owner - Trial and error - Experience and expertise 11