Corporate Social Responsibility is in our DNA and is reflected daily in everything we do. We are socially engaged with the regions and communities in which we operate. We support many local cultural, sporting, and social events and associations. We collaborate with government agencies to promote social initiatives in these regions. We believe it is important that young people also choose a career in engineering. Promoting engineering at educational institutions, during open days or recruitment events is one of the possibilities, but students and pupils can also come to us for internships or graduation assignments. 

VDL Groep offers internship and graduation opportunities to practical and theoretical students. We also maintain strong ties with education through guest lectures at schools, teacher and counselor internships, lunchtime lectures, open days, company fairs, and guided tours. Of course, in collaboration with partners and educational institutions, we also focus heavily on training our employees.

VDL Triple T Academy, which started in September 2022, is a great example of this. VDL Triple T stands for Proud Talent in Technology. An challenging vocational education program from VDL Groep developed in collaboration with FC Eindhoven and Mikrocentrum. During this 1-year course, first-year BBL apprentices, alongside their technical in-company training at one of the VDL companies, work on their personal development (so-called powerskills) and are sportively challenged under the guidance of a former professional footballer from FC Eindhoven and a sports psychologist from Mikrocentrum. In 2022, the training options were further expanded. Some examples of training courses undertaken include: language courses, welding courses, forklift and reach truck training, procurement and sales training, leadership at the workplace, and training for our practical trainers.

VDL Groep, together with the original Brainport partners and PSV, has established the Partner Fund Brainport Eindhoven stemming from our commitment to society. This fund aims to find sustainable solutions for urgent social issues faced by people in the region who are struggling. The Partner Fund focuses on three main pillars: financial worries, vitality, and talent. It is not a standard charity fund; the programs are independently designed, and companies and knowledge institutions are involved in the solutions, with the goal of strengthening regional connections. In short, the Partner Fund is a fund that is dedicated to and for the region.