Startfest Festival | Suikerunie | October 24

Oct 17, 2024 • 6 minutes reading time

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Startfest Festival | Suikerunie | October 24

The Talent Event in Groningen

Are you considering a career switch? Are you on a sabbatical and thinking about the next step in your career? Mark your calendar! On Thursday, October 24, the sixth edition of StartFest! You are welcome from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. No registration is required. Feel free to drop by on Thursday, October 24, between 10:00 AM and 8:00 PM. Location: De Suiker (Zeefgebouw), Suikerlaan 10, Groningen 

Startfest in Groningen

StartFest is the festival dedicated to your development and discovering your talents. Everyone is welcome. Young or old… regardless of your education, work experience, or background. We don't look at CVs but at what someone can do. Educators, businesses, entrepreneurs, and industry organizations are eager to showcase what they have to offer at StartFest. 

Photo website https://startfest.nl/festival/groningen/
Photo from the website https://startfest.nl/festival/groningen/

Through hands-on activities, we inspire you to discover your qualities and talents and what you can do with them. This could involve working (more), finding a (different) job, starting an education, volunteering, or beginning your orientation. Every movement is valuable. Guides and interpreters are ready to help you explore your talents and possibilities.

 

Wim Kieft at StartFest

This 6th edition of StartFest features Wim Kieft as the guest of honor: "I will tell you about setbacks and hope, about loneliness and resilience, about struggle and victory. About how I found my way back." Together with councilor Carine Bloemhoff, he will officially open the event at 10:15 AM. And at 11:00 AM, he will share his story. Don’t miss it!

 

Startfest Festival Program

There's plenty to do. Engage with exhibitors, attend a workshop, or participate in one of the many fun hands-on activities!

Activities:

  • Discover everything about hydrogen on the hydrogen bike
  • Learn how to put out fires or perform CPR
  • Test your abstract thinking skills
  • Get to know various professions through the holobox
  • Attend a workshop
  • Relax during a walk towards growth
  • Explore the future of artificial intelligence
  • Learn about new techniques for the energy transition
  • Experience the effects of a culture shock
  • Strengthen your focus through boxing
  • Laugh until you can't during the 'laughter is healthy' workshop

Food Trucks

Various food trucks will be present. During this event, you can enjoy Thai and Venezuelan cuisine! Still not convinced? Check out the full schedule below.

 

Schedule for StartFest

Workshops and Sessions

NameLocationTimeDescription
Wim KieftLiving Room 1 & 211:00 AM - 11:45 AMFormer professional footballer Wim Kieft shares his insights on setbacks and hope, loneliness and resilience, struggle and victory. And how he found his way back.
What does WIJ Groningen do?Crystal 111:00 AM - 11:45 AMGet to know WIJ Groningen through an interactive quiz! What is WIJ and what do they do? You might discover that working as a (voluntary) professional in the Social Domain suits you perfectly!
Skills in ActionCrystal 211:00 AM - 11:45 AMDiscover what you really have to offer during the skills workshop at StartFest! By: Werk in Zicht
Control over MoneyToko11:00 AM - 11:45 AMGain clarity on the financial implications of work and benefits. By: Cijfers en centen
Laughter is HealthyPilarenzaal11:00 AM - 11:45 AMRelax and boost your creativity through laughter. By: Leonie van Munster
Energy of the FutureMeeting Point Red Stairs11:00 AM - 11:45 AMLearn about new techniques in the energy transition. By: Energiehub050
Starting Your Career in the Dutch NorthLiving Room 112:00 PM - 12:45 PMTips for English-speaking job seekers in the North. By: Make It in the North
Discover the Best Version of Yourself!Living Room 212:00 PM - 12:45 PMDiscover who you really are and develop your strengths. By: Cato Pater
Healthy LifestyleCrystal 112:00 PM - 12:45 PMDiscover how sports and work can reinforce each other! By: Mark Nieuwenhuis
Take Control of Your Life!Crystal 212:00 PM - 12:45 PMEmpowerment and control over education and work. By: REA College
I Want to Be an EntrepreneurToko12:00 PM - 12:45 PMFind out if you have the right skills for self-employment. By: Municipality of Groningen & UWV
Laughter is HealthyPilarenzaal12:00 PM - 12:45 PMRelax and boost your creativity through laughter. By: Leonie van Munster
Bridging the Culture SHOCKLiving Room 11:00 PM - 1:45 PMLearn about the impact of a culture shock and how to adapt. By: Municipality of Groningen
Apply with ChatGPTLiving Room 21:00 PM - 1:45 PMPractice applying for jobs and receive feedback with ChatGPT. By: AI Foundation
Masks Off!Crystal 11:00 PM - 1:45 PMShare personal experiences and discover the power of vulnerability. By: WIJ Groningen
Skills in ActionCrystal 21:00 PM - 1:45 PMDiscover what you really have to offer during the skills workshop at StartFest! By: Werk in Zicht
Smart LivingToko1:00 PM - 1:45 PMFocus on possibilities and growth. By: WIJ Groningen
Energy of the FutureMeeting Point Red Stairs1:00 PM - 1:45 PMLearn about new techniques in the energy transition. By: Energiehub050
Walking Towards GrowthMeeting Point Red Stairs1:00 PM - 1:45 PMCalm down and reflect on your growth in a natural environment. By: Leerwerkloket
Thursday, 17 October 2024 | Written by: Diet Daleman