Province of Groningen

The Province of Groningen has been committed to a pleasant working and living environment for all Groningers for over 400 years! We do this together with residents, other public authorities, companies and social organisations.

In Groningen, we lead the way in switching from fossil fuels to sustainable energy. Did you know that the provincial government building has been gas-free since 2020 and a large proportion of our service vehicles drive electrically or on alternative diesel?

We build and maintain roads. We are also testing self-driving transport by land, water, rail and air. In our province, we provide space for nature and are careful with cultural heritage. For business and entrepreneurs, there are subsidies to help them innovate and become more sustainable. And, of course, we build Groningen's perspective after the consequences of gas extraction.

Job Fair

Job Fair Provinciehuis

Curious about what working at the Province of Groningen entails?

Discover the many opportunities this organisation has to offer during the programme, organized especially for students of the Faculty of Arts during the Job Festival!

The programme will take place from 14:00 to 16:00. From 14:00, the Provinciehuis will open its doors for you to participate in various activities and discover everything this organisation has to offer.

Job Fair in the Atrium

At the Job Fair, you can get in direct contact with various employees of the province, from experienced professionals to starters. Ask questions, discover different career paths within our organisation, get a good idea of the different positions we offer and learn more about the culture and working environment. No matter what studies you have followed, there is room for your talent with the Provinciehuis.

Guided tour Provinciehuis

Take a guided tour of the Provinciehuis and get an exclusive look behind the scenes. Visit the Statenzaal, learn more about the history of the building and get to know the atmosphere and culture of working at the Province of Groningen.

Come along and discover your future at the Province of Groningen! Can't wait? Take a look on the website.

Speed-dates with Trainees

Speed-dates with Trainees Province of Groningen

What is it like to work at the province as a trainee and after?

Every two to three years, a new trainee programme starts at the Province of Groningen. The programme lasts two years. As a trainee, you work at three different places. After eight months, you change places. Naturally, you will carry out assignments for the province, but also for another government organisation. This could be a municipality, water board or environmental service, for example.

As a starter or recent graduate, a traineeship at the province is an ideal stepping stone for your career. You receive intensive coaching and follow a varied programme together with the other trainees.

Lennart and Judith are two former trainees. In these videos, they talk about their experiences as trainees and how they later progressed through the organisation.

Video Judith | Video Lennart

In March 2024, 14 enthusiastic trainees started the two-year trainee programme ‘Future of Groningen!’. We will presumably start a new programme after the summer of 2025.

Carousel of Trainees:

Carmen Albert Villalta: working within team Information Management as (trainee) Innovation and AI Advisor.
Loïs Westra: working within team Procurement as (trainee) Procurement Advisor.
Mirte de Vries: working within team Public, Smart and Green Mobility. She is working on the improvement of Existing Rail as part of the Delta Plan for the North, and the themes of affordability and accessibility of public transport.
Sanne Snippe: working within Data Team Policy as a (trainee) employee at the Province of Groningen.

Register for our speed dating sessions and engage in a conversation with our trainees. In an informal 10-minute conversation, you can:

Ask questions about their daily work and projects the trainees are working on.
Get insights into what it is like to be a traineeship with the Province of Groningen, including the challenges and highlights.
Discover how they experience their personal development and growth within the organisation of the Province of Groningen.

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25 July 2024 1.25 p.m.

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