#NEWS - Student Update: What’s New in 2025!

The first quarter of 2025 is already behind us — and what a strong start! Young people and companies have clearly shown up on STUDENT:

• 32,100 students and young professionals joined the community
• 180,000 applications were sent
• 575 new companies are now recruiting through STUDENT

👉 Numbers that show one thing: 2025 is off to a great start. Whether you're hiring or looking for your next step, now is the time to take action.

NEWS & UPDATES:

🗞️ Good news: 650 hours of student work allowed in 2025

The Belgian government has approved the increase to 650 hours of student work per year, starting in 2025.

👉 A win-win: more flexibility for companies, more opportunities for students who want to work, gain experience, or fund their studies.

🏛️ A new "Study Choice" section on the website

In collaboration with Belgian universities and university colleges, we've launched a new section on the site to help students navigate their study choices.

👉 The goal: support young people at every stage, from education to employment.

Also read: Big News: Students Can Now Work Up to 650 Hours a Year in 2025

🎓 Job Fairs: meeting the graduates of tomorrow

In recent weeks, we’ve taken part in many job fairs across the country. Hundreds of students came to meet us, eager to land their first job.

👉 Graduation is getting closer… Now’s the time for companies to publish job offers, and for students to stay tuned to new opportunities!

What’s next in 2025?

🎬 Videos – a must-have for Gen Z

Today’s youth watch, scroll, and explore. Video is at the heart of our strategy : TikTok, team behind-the-scenes, interviews, tailor-made shoots… we take care of everything.

2025 is off to a strong start… and it’s only the beginning 🚀 Whether you're a company looking for young talent or a student searching for your first great opportunity, we're moving forward together!