IT Traineeship for refugees (bachelor’s/master’s) – starts 4 January 2027

Do you want to use your knowledge and experience in a rapidly evolving field? In 29 weeks at Motopp, you learn to code, test and work in a Dutch IT team. Then we guide you towards a paid job at organisations such as PwC, Rabobank, Alliander and Achmea. We keep coaching you during your first 18 months at work. Motopp fully funds the traineeship.

This traineeship is for status holders (people with a refugee residence permit), Ukrainians and other newcomers with a refugee background who want to develop their talent in IT. You do not need an IT degree.

What you will do

You start in a small group of 12 trainees, so there is plenty of personal attention. The traineeship is full-time and taught in English.

1. IT bootcamp (16 weeks). You learn the basics of back-end development (Python, FastAPI), testing, cloud, information security, data analysis, AI, project management and requirements engineering. Thishelpsyou discover which IT rolesuitsyou.
2. Internal internship (13 weeks). You work in sprints on real applications in an Agile team at Motopp. Trainers provideregular feedback.
3. Professional skills (throughout the traineeship). Dutch work culture, presenting, teamwork, applying for jobs and working with Scrum.
4. Starting work. After the traineeship, we look for a role that fits your experience, such as software developer, system administrator or business analyst. You then get an employment contract with Motopp and work at one of our partner organisations.

Whatyou get

• Fully funded training. Motopp pays for the training and your travel costs. Ifyouneed a laptop, we provideone.
• A paid job as the goal. Once placed, you earn a market-rate salary. You save for your pension, and you build a career with real prospects in IT.
• 18 months of support in your new job: coaching, check-in meetings and workshops.
• A lasting job. After 18 months, you are hired directly by the organisation where you work.
• A network of current and former trainees.

• Start: 4 January 2027
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 – 17:30
• Location: on average 2 days a week at our office in Amsterdam, the other days from home
• Language: English
• Funding: fully funded by Motopp

• You have a Dutch residence permit based on asylum, or you fall under the Temporary Protection Directive for Ukraine. Do you have a different residence status, but a refugee background? You are welcometoo.
• You have completed a bachelor’s or master’s degree (from the Netherlands or abroad). Your degree does not have to be in IT. We may ask you to have your diploma compared to a Dutch diploma, through IDW or Nuffic. We will help youwiththis.
• You speak English at B2 level or higher. You don’t need a B2 certificate.
• You are interested in IT and want to develop further in this field. This can show from work, study, a course or a personal project.
• You can take part full-time for 29 weeks, 5 days a week.

Nice to have, not required. Do you have work experience in IT, data or another field? Do you speak some Dutch? Do you have a driving license (useful if you live outside the Randstad)? Then mention it in your application. If not, you are just as welcome to apply.

Not sure if you meet all the requirements? Apply anyway. You don’t have to match this text perfectly. We look at who you are, what you can already do, and what you want to learn. Even if you think you don’t quite have enough, we would like to hear from you.

Applying takes about 10 minutes.

1. Upload your CV in Personio.
2. Answer two short questions: why you want to join the traineeship and what you have already done with IT. No cover letter needed.
3. First interview (online, via Teams).
4. Online assessment of logical thinking.No preparation is needed.
5. Second interview (online, via Teams).

You will hear from us within 5 working days of applying. After the last interview, you will quickly hear whether you are selected.

Tip:watch our webinar and read our trainees’ stories on our website. That way, you know what to expect.

Frequently asked questions

My residence permit is temporary. Can I join? Yes. With a valid asylum residence permit or temporary protection, you may take part and you may work. You can always use what you learn with us, even if your situation changes. Unsure about your situation? Contact us and we will explore the options together.

I am from Ukraine. Is this traineeship for me? Yes. You can join if you have temporary protection and speak English at B2 level. Do you speak Dutch at B2 level? Then take alook at our Dutch-language traineeships too.

This start date doesn’t suit you? In 2027, a new traineeship starts almost every month, in English and in Dutch. See all start dates on our vacancies page.

Questions? Email recruitment@motopp.nl. We are happy to think along with you.

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