Maratan offers a digital platform that upskills and validates the credentials of recent migrants and refugees in the Netherlands, mapping their existing qualifications to Dutch standards and providing language and certification pathways. Using an AI‑driven matching engine and dedicated career coaching, the service connects candidates with mid‑size and large employers in sectors such as healthcare, IT, and logistics, and provides post‑placement mentorship and performance monitoring.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Newcomers to the Netherlands often encounter barriers to employment such as language gaps, non‑recognised qualifications, limited local networks, and complex credential‑mapping processes. These obstacles delay labor market entry and increase reliance on social assistance, while employers in sectors like healthcare, IT, and logistics struggle to source reliable, skilled talent from this pool.
Solution
Maratan operates a digital talent‑integration platform that combines structured upskilling, credential validation, and personalized career coaching to prepare newcomers for Dutch‑based roles. The service maps existing qualifications to local standards, provides language and certification pathways, and matches candidates to vetted employer partners using a data‑driven matching engine. Throughout the recruitment cycle, dedicated career coaches guide applicants on CV optimisation, interview preparation, and negotiation, while employers receive pre‑screened profiles and onboarding support. After placement, Maratan continues to monitor on‑the‑job performance and offers ongoing mentorship to ensure retention and career progression.
Target Audience
The primary users are recent migrants, refugees, and other status‑holders seeking sustainable employment in the Netherlands, while the secondary customers are mid‑size to large employers in healthcare, IT, data science, finance, and logistics that need a reliable source of qualified talent.
Features
- End‑to‑end web portal that captures candidate profiles, conducts automated credential mapping, and recommends required Dutch certifications or language courses.
- AI‑enhanced matching algorithm that aligns candidate skill sets, preferred sectors, and availability with employer vacancy requirements.
- Dedicated career coaching workflow, including CV review, interview simulation, and negotiation assistance, delivered via video calls and a self‑service knowledge base.
- Integrated language‑learning modules and accredited certification pathways (e.g., Dutch vocational diplomas) to upskill candidates to market‑ready levels.
- Employer dashboard with real‑time candidate pipelines, compliance checks, and API hooks for HRIS integration.
- Post‑placement support package featuring performance check‑ins, mentorship pairing, and access to further training resources.
- Secure, GDPR‑compliant data handling with role‑based access controls and audit logging for both candidates and employer partners.