Connecting high school students with real-world opportunities in healthcare and beyond, helping them explore careers and gain valuable insights to shape their pathway.
At NewCrew we believe in learning from experience to inspire students in shaping their future careers. We do this by connecting high schools with the healthcare industry where there is a big need for “NewCrew”.
Students can apply for an internship based on their interests. They can choose from various jobs such as nursing or lab technician. We also offer internships beyond the healthcare industry like HRM, administration jobs and so on.
Our program goes beyond simply experiencing what it’s like to work in real life. It’s about discovering professions you may not have considered or even known about. By working closely with professionals in the field, you’ll have the opportunity to ask questions, learn about different career paths, and gain insights that help you make informed decisions about your future studies and career.
This program is an excellent way for schools to build strong connections with local industries, particularly in healthcare. By offering these opportunities, schools can enhance their image as institutions that truly prepare students for their next steps. It’s the perfect way to bridge the gap between high school education and future studies, ensuring students are better equipped for the challenges ahead.
The healthcare sector in the Netherlands is facing a critical need for skilled staff. By participating in our program, hospitals and other healthcare organizations can introduce the next generation to the diverse careers available in the field. It’s an opportunity to inspire and attract motivated young talent, ensuring a sustainable future for the industry.
We conducted interviews with students who have already been through the experience and ones who are going through the process of choosing a study right now. Here are some things that students told us:
“I did three studies and quit before this one. When I started studying I had just turned 17 so I didn’t really know what I wanted to do.”
“I did not know myself. I did not know the market. I did not know what’s possible what’s not possible.”
“I didn’t have any interest in any study so like my parents wanted me to do to become a doctor, and it didn‘t matter if it was like a medicine doctor or a dentist. So my parents were really the reason I chose for these two.”
“I finished my MBO Yeah. And then I took another gap here where I just started working because I also didn’t quite know what to do exactly. And then I also quickly found out that the MBO-level jobs kind of bored me after a while, so that’s why I started home study if I excluded an athlete, I decided to go back.”
“I did law for one year. But I didn’t like it, so I quit. The job opportunities are really good. And it seemed interesting to me so I picked it. You also have a lot of opportunities to make money. I found out after studying the way lessons were given. You sit there and you listen you don’t do anything it’s boring and dry. That’s why I chose to study Business Innovation, this study is more practical which I found out fits me better.”
“I should have dived deeper into the options I got.”
“I had no idea what I wanted to do, and we had classes at school for it, and it was useless. And, I mean, if I didn’t find this thing, I think I wouldn’t have known at all what I want to do.”
“I knew a bit, but I also think it’s because of my high school because they didn’t guide us well. And I went to one open day for example.”