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Empowering Aruba's Workforce.

A hands-on workforce development program

Real world training and apprenticeship

Improved job-readiness

Increased growth and recruitment opportunity

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What is ImpactTALENT.

ImpactTALENT is Aruba’s leading workforce accelerator program. We equip individuals who are determined to thrive and build a better future with real-world skills, a growth mindset, and direct access to employers through training, real-world simulations, case challenges, job coaching, and apprenticeship opportunities.

ImpactTALENT has been developed by Impact Hub Aruba in partnership with key stakeholders from industries in response to Aruba's current labor shortage challenges. ImpactTALENT bridges the gap between education, experience and job-readiness.

Facts:

76% of businesses in Aruba struggle to find qualified candidates.

Facts:

53% of businesses stated that workforce development programs could help bridge these gaps.

Top skill gaps identified:

Technical skills

Leadership and management

Digital/IT skills

High-demand Vacancies:

Technical & Skilled trades

Business & Administration

Sales, Marketing & Customer Service

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Be Part of The Solution.

"Collaborative Action is Required to Help Solve Our Island's Pressing Issues."

- Mary-Ann Falconi-Rasmijn, Co-Founder & General Manager.

Program objective:

To help enforce and develop a resilient workforce that supports Aruba's sustainable growth, socially, economically and culturally.

Program Structure

Skills Development

Individuals receive 12 expert-led sessions cover key job-readiness development skills:
- Changemaking & Growth mindset
- Workplace communication & Collaboration
- Leadership & Problem solving
- Efficiency & Time Management
- Real-world simulations

All participants will be assigned a job-coach, who will guide your development.

Apprenticeship

The apprenticeship track is only intended for unemployed participants and includes working 2x per week at our program participating companies/organizations.  

Employed participants will receive assignments to conduct at their respective workplace.

Job Speed Dating

This program concludes with a Job Speed Dating and Graduation event. 

Program Timeline

August 2025
September 2025
September 2025

Program Launch and Training

Start of the 4 week training phase.

Apprenticeship

Start of the 4 week apprenticeship track.

*note: this track is only for our unemployed participants. 

Job Speed Dating & Graduation

After completion of training and apprenticeship, ImpactTalent is finalized with job speed dating and graduation.  

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How to Enroll?

Complete your pre-enrollment by submitting the enrollment form. If you comply with all requirements, you will move into a pre-selection stage, where your information and motivation for participation will be reviewed by our team. If selected, you will receive an official confirmation on your acceptance with further payment instructions.*

* Unemployed individuals will receive a full sponsorship, depending on available funding and eligibility criteria. Proof of unemployment should be submitted. 

PARTICIPATION FEE:

AWG 350.00

>> Payment plan available upon request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Young professionals, job seekers, upskillers & recent graduates who are motivated to grow, learn, and step confidently into the working world.

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