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TNO connects people and knowledge to create innovations that boost the sustainable competitive strength of industry and well-being of society.
TNO is an independent research organisation whose expertise and research make an important contribution to the competitiveness of companies and organisations, to the economy and to the quality of society as a whole. TNO’s unique position is attributable to its versatility and capacity to integrate this knowledge.
Innovation with purpose is what TNO stands for. We develop knowledge not for its own sake but for practical application. To create new products that make life more pleasant and valuable and help companies innovate. To find creative answers to the questions posed by society.
For industry and government
We work for a variety of customers: governments, the SME sector, large companies, service providers and non-governmental organisations. Working together on new knowledge, better products and clear recommendations for policy and processes. As ‘knowledge brokers’ we advise our customers, moreover, on finding the optimum solutions that are geared precisely to the questions they have.
Research is about the result
In everything we do, impact is the key. Our product and process innovations and recommendations are only worth something if our customers can use them to boost their competitiveness. If the government can create more effective policy. And if it really helps people and organisations.
Talent Development Programme and TNO Trainee Programme
A flying start at TNO? TNO presents you with a wealth of options. Whatever your aaim is: To become a top researcher or a consutant, project manager or business developer? From the moment you enter employment with us you enjoy major freedom in, and responsibility for, shaping your own career path.
Interested? Please visit our website www.workingattno.nl
Talent Development Programme
In the Talent Development Programme (TDP ) we help you to develop your talents. We provide you with support which will help you to realise and apply your own potential. Besides helping to increase your expertise, we also focus on your personal development. Your own efforts are crucial here: we expect you to show initiative and ideas for achieving this goal.
For all those who wish to begin in the field of technology and from here to explore which development route is best for them: applied technology, consultancy, project management or business development.
· Over a period of 3 to 4 years you undergo accelerated development. You start from a firm foundation, and from here on you have the opportunity to explore various roles. At the end of the programme you decide on the role and the environment that suit you best.
· Personal support for your development, in terms of both specialist expertise and competencies.
· Resources to help you develop more rapidly: monitoring by your manager and HR , training, coaching and learning on the job. This also leaves room for made-to-measure solutions which fit your development and ambitions.
Trainee Programme
As a trainee you get the unique opportunity to extend your horizon. At the start of your career you can discover where your interests lie. Where else can you find better prospects to work on and succeed in your personal development? Do you not yet feel ready to commit to a single field of expertise? Or are you seeking the way that your knowledge and experience can contribute to solving societal issues?
In the TNO Trainee Programme we give starters with a wide range of societal interests the chance to develop optimally. You receive the ultimate opportunity to experience our organisation on a broad basis and to discover the nature of your own passions and challenges.
The trainee programme lasts two years. The main three components are:
· On-the-job training, switching between applied scientific research in at least two business units.
· Practical courses that target commercial and communicative skills, working in projects and creative thinking.
· Intrinsic courses that will enable you to go deeper into a whole variety of subjects, to your heart's desire.