Groningen relies on its people: from the entrepreneur who keeps the neighborhood lively to the student looking for their first job. Local entrepreneurs create jobs, vibrancy, and connections, and deserve a municipality that collaborates rather than hinders. At the same time, starters and students must have more opportunities to develop and find their place in the labor market. Too often, they still face obstacles, such as complicated regulations, limited practical experience, or a restricted network. Student & Stad wants a local economy that is open and future-oriented, where entrepreneurship is easy and sustainable and young talent has the space to grow. This way, entrepreneurs, starters, and students strengthen each other, and Groningen remains a city full of opportunities for everyone.
Groningen relies on its people: from the entrepreneur who keeps the neighborhood lively to the student looking for their first job. Local entrepreneurs create jobs, vibrancy, and connections, and deserve a municipality that collaborates rather than hinders. At the same time, starters and students must have more opportunities to develop and find their place in the labor market. Too often, they still face obstacles, such as complicated regulations, limited practical experience, or a restricted network. Student & Stad wants a local economy that is open and future-oriented, where entrepreneurship is easy and sustainable and young talent has the space to grow. This way, entrepreneurs, starters, and students strengthen each other, and Groningen remains a city full of opportunities for everyone.
LOCAL ECONOMY & LABOR MARKET
We ensure that students can stay in Groningen after their studies. A talent broker will connect young talent to jobs, internships, and networks. International students will receive better opportunities and we will strengthen young professional networks.
We reduce barriers for small and local entrepreneurs. Permits will be simplified, regulations will be more flexible, and the municipality will be more accessible to starting entrepreneurs.
We ensure that shops such as supermarkets and bakeries can also open on Sunday mornings. This gives entrepreneurs more freedom and residents more convenience.
We attract large and pioneering companies to Groningen, so more challenging jobs are created and students can transition to suitable careers here.
We are developing an accessible discount card for all Groningers, based on the Rotterdam Pass. This will stimulate local spending and make culture, sports, and services more affordable.
We ensure that students can stay in Groningen after their studies. A talent broker will connect young talent to jobs, internships, and networks. International students will receive better opportunities and we will strengthen young professional networks.
We reduce barriers for small and local entrepreneurs. Permits will be simplified, regulations will be more flexible, and the municipality will be more accessible to starting entrepreneurs.
We ensure that shops such as supermarkets and bakeries can also open on Sunday mornings. This gives entrepreneurs more freedom and residents more convenience.
We attract large and pioneering companies to Groningen, so more challenging jobs are created and students can transition to suitable careers here.
We are developing an accessible discount card for all Groningers, based on the Rotterdam Pass. This will stimulate local spending and make culture, sports, and services more affordable.