From work to work: your next step
Sometimes your job no longer suits you. Or your contract ends, your job changes, or you want something else. Then it’s nice to know quickly what your options are.
We help you get from job to job. That means: you look ahead, before you come to a standstill.
Together we chart:
You can come to us for tips, tools and personal advice.
Career advice: clarity and direction
Do you doubt whether you are still in your place? Or do you want to grow, but don’t know which way you can go? With career advice you can get a better grip on your next step.
At Werkcentrum Zaanstreek Waterland, we will help you to:
- Gain insight into your talents, motivation and skills;
- Discover what suits you (now and in the longer term);
- make concrete choices: move on, transfer or learn;
- make a plan that you can actually implement.
Sometimes one conversation is enough to feel overview again. And if more is needed, together we look at what would be a logical next step. That way you’re not alone – and you know what your next step can be.

(Education and training: learning that suits you
Want to learn something new to get ahead? A course, training or retraining will increase your chances. You can do that even if you’re still working now.
We help you to:
- Discover which education fits your goals;
- to see what is possible in the region;
- choose a smart route: start small or retrain for another profession.
We explain everything in plain language. And we think with you about what is feasible for you.
What you can expect from us
At Werkcentrum Zaanstreek Waterland you get help that suits your situation. You can come to us for:
- Understanding your capabilities (for example, with a self-test);
- advice on steps toward other work;
- information on retraining and continuing education;
- Help in making a plan that you can actually implement.
You stay in control. We provide overview, direction and support.

Training opportunities
Take the first step today
Want to know what’s smart for you right now? Do the self-test or contact us for a conversation. Then together we’ll see which step suits your work and future.
