Shipping and Transport College

Shipping and Transport College

STC Group provides hands-on education for maritime, logistics and technical sectors, from vmbo to master, and supports innovation and training for companies.

Mission

STC Group provides hands-on education and training for the maritime, logistics, and technical sectors, aiming to prepare students for successful careers in these internationally oriented industries. They aim to provide education that matches the needs of the labour market, supporting students and professionals in their personal and professional development.

Vision

STC Group aims to be a leading international education and knowledge institution contributing to the further development of the maritime and logistics sectors through excellent and practice-oriented education. Innovation, sustainability and global cooperation are central to their approach.

Societal Role

STC Group plays a crucial role in training the next generation of professionals for the maritime, logistics, and technical sectors. They contribute to the professionalisation of these sectors and act as a knowledge centre for the industry. The college makes an important contribution to the Dutch economy by delivering qualified professionals and stimulating innovations in education and industry.

Educational offer

STC Group offers a wide range of education and training, ranging from vmbo to master's programmes and adult education. They offer:

- VMBO: Preparatory secondary vocational education with a focus on technology, transport, and logistics, in which students get a strong foundation for further education in the maritime or logistics sector.
- MBO: Intermediate vocational education with specialised courses in maritime engineering, logistics, port operations, shipping and transport.
- HBO & Master: Higher vocational education and master's programmes focusing on maritime and logistics disciplines, including maritime officer, shipbuilding, logistics management and technical business administration.
- Adult education: STC offers numerous continuing education and re-entry programmes for adults who want to refresh their knowledge or start a new career in the maritime or logistics sector. This includes both short courses and extensive training programmes.

Innovation and Business Services

STC Group works closely with industry and is actively involved in innovation within the sectors in which they offer education. They do this by:
Innovation: STC focuses on developing new educational programmes and learning methods that respond to the changing needs of industry. They use advanced technologies such as simulators and virtual reality to train students in a realistic environment.
Training and Consultancy: STC offers specialised training and consultancy services to companies in the maritime, logistics and technical sectors. They help companies improve their operational processes and develop their staff.
Research projects: The college is involved in several research projects aimed at improving the safety, efficiency and sustainability of the maritime and logistics sectors.

Products and Services for Companies

- Tailor-made training for companies, including safety training and technical in-service training.
- Consultancy for companies on operational efficiency and staff development.
- Collaboration with companies to provide internships and apprenticeships for students.
- Innovation projects where companies can collaborate with STC students and faculty to develop new solutions to industrial challenges.

STC Group provides hands-on education for maritime, logistics and technical sectors, from vmbo to master, and supports innovation and training for companies.

Maritime Student Challenge

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Netherlands Maritime Technology

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