Slip

Dutch educational institutions have been slow to adopt big data, hindering their ability to effectively guide students toward desired careers. To compete on a global scale, schools must harness the power of big data for real-time job market alignment. China has successfully utilized the Douyin app (Chinese TikTok) for professional networking, giving them an edge in job matchmaking and expert connections. UWV, SBB, TNO, and CBS are collaborating to develop a universal skills language known as CompetentNL. This initiative acknowledges the importance of aligning schools, job seekers, and companies based on skills. The project is funded with 25 million euros from the Ministries of Education and Social Affairs to bring this vision to fruition. Slip successfully bridged students and employers through an initial version of the app, all accomplished with a modest investment of only 16,000 euros.