According to this 2019 survey, roughly three-quarters of the employers in the Netherlands offers development opportunities to its employees. Just over half of the employees taking part in this survey said to also have used these opportunities. Of the research university graduates, 64 percent stated that they have taken professional trainings or courses in the past. Among vocational training graduates this percentage was much lower, at just over 30 percent.
Share of employees taking professional trainings or courses in the Netherlands in 2019, by level of education
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This question was phrased by the source as follows: "Geeft uw huidige werkgever u de mogelijkheid om u inhoudelijk te ontwikkelen? Ja, daar heb ik ook gebruik van gemaakt" (English: Does your current employer offer you possibilities to develop yourself? Yes, and I have used these opportunities)
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