Apprenticeship programme: work-based learning at our studio
Work-based learning is part of how our studio works. We host approximately five learners every six months in work placements, and our studio VR-Innovations is listed by SBB as a recognised learning company for MBO learners in software, media, marketing and immersive technology.
A recognised learning company
In the Netherlands, companies that offer work placements to learners in MBO (Dutch vocational education) can be recognised by SBB as a learning company. Recognised companies are listed on Stagemarkt.
Our studio VR-Innovations is listed by SBB as a recognised learning company (Leerbedrijf ID 100458548). You can check the listing yourself: our learning company on Stagemarkt (SBB, in Dutch).
Qualifications we are recognised for
Our studio is recognised to host learners in these five MBO level 4 qualifications. The names are the official Dutch qualification names as listed by SBB.
| Qualification (as listed by SBB) | In English (our translation) | Qualification code (crebo) | Level | Recognised since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mediavormgever | Media designer | 27110 | MBO 4 | 19 July 2017 |
| Software developer | Software developer | 25998 | MBO 4 | 5 June 2018 |
| Marketing & Communication Specialist | Marketing and communication specialist | 25727 | MBO 4 | 4 November 2024 |
| Immersief technicus | Immersive technician | 27080 | MBO 4 | 16 September 2025 |
| Immersief ontwerper | Immersive designer | 27079 | MBO 4 | 16 September 2025 |
How learners work with us
We host approximately five learners every six months for work placements at our studio in Zwolle. It is learning on the job, in a studio that builds serious games and VR and AR applications.
To protect learners' privacy, we do not show their names or photos on this site.
Our case studies give an idea of the kind of projects you would work on. You can also meet our team.
Prefer to write an e-mail? Contact us or write to info@crowgroup.eu.
How it connects to European work-based learning
Our placements are part of a wider European picture:
Pact for Skills
Crow Group has been a member of the Pact for Skills since 2025. Its Charter includes lifelong learning for all and skills partnerships.
Skills for immersive technology
Two of our studio's recognitions, immersive technician and immersive designer, date from September 2025 and cover skills for the immersive sector.
Vocational education in EU policy
On 5 November 2026 the European Commission announced a new strategy for vocational education and training as part of its Education and Skills Package.
In EU projects we bring the same practice-first approach to adult education and skills development. How we design learning explains how our work maps to EU competence frameworks such as DigComp. More on our organisation: about Crow Group.
Questions about a placement?
Are you an MBO learner, or a placement coordinator at a school? Ask us about a work placement at our studio.