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Build your Future
During Build Your Future, Maastricht University and Welcome to Maastricht Region are joining forces to introduce you to the vibrant professional ecosystem of the Maastricht region.
Meet employers, discover career opportunities, expand your network, and learn how to make the most of your student life while preparing for a successful future in the region.
Take part in inspiring workshops from organizations such as IKEA, Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE), Connect5, CHILL & Meet the Youngsters, UM Career Services, Einstein Telescope, and Expat Center Maastricht Region.
Would you like to learn more about the companies that will be present? Keep reading below! 🚀
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And of course, don’t forget to register for Build Your Future! 🎓 Registration opens on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM. You can register via https://www.meettheyoungsters.nl/events/BuildYourFuture.
Let's Build Your Future together!
UM Career Services
UM Career Services helps students discover their strengths, explore career possibilities, and develop valuable personal and professional skills. Through free workshops, events, coaching and online resources, we support students in making the most of their student journey and preparing confidently for their future careers.
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Young Universities for the Future of Europe (YUFE)
Did you know that Maastricht University is part of YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe), an alliance of 10 European universities? Think YUFE is just about studying abroad? Think again!
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Discover what you’re capable of. And where it can take you. At CHILL, we bring talent, education, and organizations together. So you can discover what you’re good at, develop yourself, and gain practical experience. Whether you’re still in school, studying, just starting your career, or already have years of experience: there’s always a next step to discover. At CHILL, you’ll meet people, gain knowledge, connect with organizations, and work on challenges that help you move forward. You can work on real-world challenges, explore different fields, and discover which work and environment are the right fit for you. We do this throughout Limburg, across chemistry and materials, Data & AI, Health & Life Sciences, agri-food, logistics, and manufacturing. From Geleen, Heerlen, Maastricht, and Venlo, we connect talent with the opportunities the region has to offer. Sometimes you’ll work at CHILL itself. Other times, you’ll gain experience through CHILL at an organization, in a project, internship, traineeship, challenge, or development programme. Whatever your path, we’ll help you move forward.
Read moreEinstein Telescope
We are working to bring the Einstein Telescope to the Meuse-Rhine Euregion. The Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany are working together on an underground observatory that will enable scientists to study gravitational waves and the origins of the universe in even greater detail. The Euregion is a promising location thanks to its suitable geology and the strong presence of knowledge institutions, universities, and innovative companies. With this project, we are jointly building the future of science, technology, and innovation in our region.
Read moreExpat Center, GrensInfoPunt en Welkom to Maastricht Region
Expat Centre Maastricht Region supports international knowledge workers, cross-border workers, researchers, students, and their families in making a smooth start in the Maastricht region. As a central service point, the Expat Centre helps internationals and employers with practical matters related to living, working, and settling in South Limburg. By providing information, guidance, and personal support, the Expat Centre contributes to the successful integration of international talent into the region. The Expat Centre works closely with municipalities, educational institutions, employers, the Immigration and Naturalisation Service (IND), and other regional partners. Thanks to this collaboration, internationals can quickly find their way through Dutch regulations and become familiar with the regional community. In doing so, the Expat Centre makes an important contribution to an attractive and internationally oriented labour market. Grensinfopunt is the go-to contact point for cross-border workers with questions about working and living across the border. Here, you can receive information and advice about the tax and social security systems in Belgium, Germany, and the Netherlands. Together with the overarching Welcome to Maastricht Region programme, these organizations support you in navigating this dynamic cross-border region. Within just half an hour, you can cross three national borders, creating unique opportunities for study, work, and personal growth. Attracting and retaining international talent, while helping them discover what the region has to offer in terms of work and career opportunities, is our priority. This approach is made possible by Heerlen, Sittard-Geleen, and Maastricht, with additional support from the Regio Deal Zuid-Limburg and a network of employers, educational institutions, and knowledge partners. Whether you are an international, cross-border worker, student, professional, or employer, our partners provide expert advice to help make your move, career development, or cross-border recruitment as smooth as possible.
Read moreIKEA
Working at IKEA means being part of an international organization where collaboration, simplicity, cost-consciousness, and care for people and the planet are at the heart of everything we do. Whether you are at the start of your career or already have work experience, IKEA gives you the opportunity to learn, take initiative, and make an impact. We believe that different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives make us stronger. That’s why we are actively committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (ED&I). Our goal is for every colleague to feel welcome, included, and empowered with equal opportunities to succeed.
Read moreBrave Ones
At Brave Ones, we help internationals find their place in the Netherlands. We connect international students, graduates, and professionals with suitable English-speaking jobs at Dutch companies. We offer more than just job vacancies. We guide candidates throughout the application process and support them with practical matters related to working and living in the Netherlands. This way, we ensure that internationals not only find a job, but can also confidently build their future in the Netherlands. At the same time, we help Dutch companies find motivated international talent that is the right fit for their organization. Brave Ones – more than jobs.
Read moreConnect5
Have you always dreamed of making a positive change, starting your own business, being your own boss, or are you simply curious about what entrepreneurship could mean for you? Then our Connect5 Entrepreneurs Club is for you! Over the coming year, we’ll take you from idea to execution together. First, you’ll develop practical entrepreneurial skills, after which you’ll have the opportunity to turn your own idea into reality and put it into practice. Along the way, we connect young people with entrepreneurs, professionals, volunteers, educational institutions, companies, and social partners from both our local and international community. This gives you not only the opportunity to learn, but also to experiment, build a valuable network, and create something you can truly be proud of.
Read moreMeet the Youngsters
Meet the Youngsters is the leading online career platform for young professionals, students, and alumni in the south-eastern Netherlands. The platform gives you the opportunity to connect with innovative and inspiring employers. The wide range of challenging internships, traineeships, and entry-level positions offers you, as a young talent, countless opportunities. In short: would you like to kick-start your career and find out where your opportunities lie? Sign up now, create your personal profile, and get started! Meet the Youngsters originated from the Limburg Magnet project. Limburg Magnet was initiated in 2014 by the Limburg Employers’ Association and is now broadly supported by representatives from the Triple Helix: education, business, and government. Thanks to the support of MKB-Limburg, Keyport 2020, Limburg Economic Development, and LLTB, this project can be made possible. Since the end of 2017, Limburg Magnet and the Brainport2020Career platform have continued under the name Meet the Youngsters.
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