HackYourFuture

QUALITY OF IMPACT
OVER QUANTITY

Currently we aim to graduate at least 50 trainees annually and, more importantly, at least 40 of them should find a job (80%). Training is merely a means to an end, as our goal is to help our graduates find a stable job with growth opportunity (see also our core values here). We prefer quality over quantity.

Download the 2021/2022 progress report

THEORY OF CHANGE

In 2020/21 we conducted a study together with Avance Consulting to take a closer look at our impact beyond employment. 73 trainees took part in the survey.
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FIRST FINDING

From the HYF graduates that found a job, 75% did not have a paid job before HYF.

SECOND FINDING

Those HYF grads that were employed before starting the HYF program saw a sharp increase in income. Before HYF 86% earned less than €2.000 net per month (64% less than €1.500 a month). After HYF, around 80% of the graduates who found a job, earn more than €2.000 per month. This means an increase in household income, positively affecting family members. It also means an increase in tax revenues for the Dutch government.

THIRD FINDING

After graduation we help our trainees find a job. However, even the trainees that drop out during the program, or those that do not immediately find a job upon graduation, believe that HYF has increased their chances to find high-quality employment (an average of 4.1 on a scale of 1-5, with 1 being not at all and 5 being fully thanks to HYF).

FOURTH FINDING

Over 66% of the respondents said that HackYourFuture has helped them to start new meaningful friendships, and 66% also says that they remain in touch with the friends they made after graduation. More than 50% even described these friendships as close and meaningful.

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“I was able to take control of my life...

...and make decisions based on what I think is right for me. Also, I was able to stop taking financial help from the government.

“I did not feel like a refugee during the HackYourFuture course.”

"Joining HYF affected my life in the most positive way"

I gained new skills and improved existing ones. I met with new people and built connections which is very important since I am in a new country.

“I was able to take control of my life and make decisions based on what I think is right for me.