Top Employer 2026: Best employers for your first job

Are you about to graduate or take your first steps into the job market? Then you’ve probably already come across the term "Top Employer". In 2026, 82 Belgian companies received this Top Employer recognition.

You can see it in strong onboarding and guidance, opportunities to grow, a focus on well-being, and a work environment where you’re encouraged to learn and develop. That’s exactly why these Top Employers 2026 are interesting if you’re looking for a first job or internship. And you can find many of them active on Student (see the full list below).

What does “Top Employer” mean for you as a starter?

When a company is recognized as a Top Employer, it means it performs well on topics such as:

• Onboarding and support

• Growth and training

• Flexibility and well-being

• Diversity and inclusion

• Opportunities for starters and students

So, a Top Employer isn’t just a label, it’s a sign that the company intentionally works on creating a great employee experience, which is especially important when you’re just starting out.

Find these Top Employers 2026 on Student

Each organization below holds the Top Employer label in 2026 and is active on Student with jobs, internships, or entry-level roles. Every company gets equal space here, so you can discover what fits you best.

Equans

Equans develops sustainable and technical solutions and invests heavily in training young talent.

👉 Discover more about Equans

Delhaize

Retail, logistics, IT, or management: Delhaize offers many entry-level opportunities and strongly focuses on training and career growth.

👉 Discover more about Delhaize

Infrabel

At Infrabel, you contribute to infrastructure with real societal impact, with opportunities in technical roles, engineering, and project work.

👉 Discover more about Infrabel

KBC

KBC is known for strong starter guidance, with a focus on learning on the job and digital innovation.

👉 Discover more about KBC

Lidl

Lidl combines clear career paths with fast responsibility, including for young profiles.

👉 Discover more about Lidl

Ricoh

Ricoh offers opportunities in technology, digitalization, and sustainable solutions, in an international context.

👉 Discover more about Ricoh

Sibelga

Working at Sibelga means contributing to Brussels’ energy supply, with a focus on technical roles and well-being.

👉 Discover more about Sibelga

Also view our list of starter jobs!

SPIE

SPIE offers many learning and growth opportunities in technical and multi-technical jobs—often starting on-site from day one.

👉 Discover more about SPIE

Smals

Smals focuses on large-scale IT projects with societal relevance and offers starters a strong learning framework.

👉 Discover more about Smals

Beobank

Beobank combines financial expertise with a focus on development and internal mobility.

👉 Discover more about Beobank

ING

ING offers an international working environment with strong attention to training, technology, and collaboration.

👉 Discover more about ING

KPMG

At KPMG, you can grow as a starter in consulting, audit, or advisory, with clear development paths.

Luminus

Luminus combines energy, sustainability, and technology, with attention to well-being and development.

👉 Discover more about Luminus

P&V

P&V is a cooperative insurer that invests in people-focused growth and long-term development.

Start People

Start People is often a first step into the job market, with internships, interim jobs, and entry-level roles.

👉 Discover more about Start People

Top Employer 2026 doesn’t tell you where you must work... only where you can start strong.

These employers have proven they invest in their people, and that’s exactly what matters in your first job.

👉 Take your time, explore the company pages, and discover where your story can begin.