Zwolse 8
ArtEZ University of the Arts, Deltion College, Landstede, Zone College, Cibap, Windesheim, Hogeschool KPZ and Viaa have joined forces to form the Zwolse8. Together these universities of applied sciences and senior secondary vocational education institutes in Zwolle offer a wide range of vocational training to 50,000 students and employment to 7,000 people.
On behalf of the universities of applied sciences and senior secondary vocational education institutes in Zwolle, Zwolse8 is the discussion partner for governments, entrepreneurial organisations and other social organisations when it comes to labour market developments, innovation of education and lifelong development.
- Dynamic and attractive city centre
Zwolle, with a dynamic city centre where you want to live, work and recreate. Here you have room for making your wishes come true, and there is a balance between economic prosperity and a pleasant social climate. The economic vitality of the region is reflected in a thriving, safe and historic city centre where you can be yourself. - Excellent education
Zwolle, with excellent education, where you want to study because working and learning here is optimally attuned to each other. Studying in Zwolle means talent development and being trained for the future and to be enterprising. The universities of applied sciences and senior secondar vocational education institutes in Zwolle are among the best in the Netherlands, and innovate as a matter of course by putting the available expertise into practice. The close cooperation with the business community ensures good employment opportunities in the region. - Entrepreneurship
Zwolle, with a unique combination of innovative entrepreneurship, a stable infrastructure (both physical and in networks), a healthy labour market and a very pleasant social climate. As a result, the Zwolle region is in the top 3 of best performing economic regions in the Netherlands. The collaborating parties are internationally oriented and export is an important part of entrepreneurship in this region. The appeal of the good work ethic combined with a pleasant social climate in the region ensures that many companies (want to) commit themselves to the region for a very long time.