Wim Adriaens

Wim Adriaens is the Gedelegeerd bestuurder (which translates to Managing Director or CEO) at VDAB (Vlaamse Dienst voor Arbeidsbemiddeling en Beroepsopleiding), the Flemish Employment and Vocational Training Service.1 He is based in the Ghent Metropolitan Area in Belgium and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.1

As the head of VDAB, Wim Adriaens plays a crucial role in shaping employment policies and services in Flanders. Some of his notable activities include:

Professional Engagement

• Helping people find new perspectives in a turbulent labor market, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic.2
• Overseeing VDAB's efforts to assist employers and job seekers. In 2022, employers published 382,884 vacancies through VDAB.3
• Improving VDAB's services, as evidenced by increased employer satisfaction with the organization.3

Social Responsibility

Wim Adriaens is also involved in initiatives that address social issues related to employment. For example, he has shared information about a job fair organized for victims of human trafficking in Antwerp, aimed at helping skilled technicians quickly re-enter the workforce.4

Wim Adriaens' LinkedIn profile (username: wim-adriaens-a56598a) serves as a platform for him to share updates about VDAB's activities, labor market trends, and initiatives to support both job seekers and employers in Flanders.