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Job Description

Valcon Data Academy 30 September 2026 Field All Location Utrecht Languages Dutch English Return to vacancies Are you a recent graduate and eager to kickstart your career in data and become a future-ready Data Specialist through hands-on training and expert coaching? Join our Data Academy starting on 1 November 2026: four weeks of hands-on training and coaching, focused on building the skills you need to start your career as a data specialist at one of our clients. At Valcon, we help organizations turn data into real business value. We combine deep expertise in data and technology with a strong understanding of business processes to help our clients solve complex challenges and make lasting improvements. For ambitious graduates, we have developed our Data Academy. During this four-week program, you will be trained and coached by experienced Valcon specialists. Rather than following a one-size-fits-all program, the Academy is designed around the skills and knowledge needed for selected client assignments. This allows you to develop relevant, practical skills while building a strong foundation for your future career in data. After four weeks, you will start working on your first client project, while continuing to learn from and be supported by experienced colleagues. What will you do? As part of Valcon, you will work at the intersection of data, technology and business. We’re doers who think: we help our clients turn their ambitions and strategies into solutions that work in practice. You will work alongside experienced colleagues, learn how to solve real client challenges and gradually take on more responsibility as you develop. During The Data Academy, You Will Build a Strong Foundation In The Key Areas Of Our Data Practice. The Academy Will Primarily Focus On Three Areas That Are Central To Many Of Our Client Projects Data & AI Engineering Data Platform Engineering Data Modeling Alongside these core areas, you will gain broader exposure to other aspects of data and consultancy, such as data science, data migration, data visualization, business analysis and consulting skills. The exact content may vary depending on the focus of the Academy and relevant client projects. After completing the Academy, you will put your newly developed skills into practice on your first client project. Your development does not stop there: you will continue to receive guidance and coaching from experienced Valcon colleagues as you grow into a well-rounded data specialist. What do we offer you? Personal development: a tailor-made growth path with training, courses, and mentoring by experienced colleagues. We also highly value your mental health and offer professional and confidential support through OpenUp. An innovative work environment: collaborate with a team of experts pushing boundaries in data, technology, and strategy. Immediate impact: at Valcon, you’ll make a difference for our clients from day one. Inspiring work culture: a supportive, flexible, and no-nonsense environment that fosters your growth. Additionally, We Offer Competitive employment benefits, including bonuses and expense allowances. A company car or mobility budget. A workplace that prioritizes and respects your work-life balance. A vibrant community that organizes both professional and social events. Experience You have completed, or are about to complete, a Master’s degree from a research university (WO) in a technical, data-driven field, such as Econometrics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering or a related STEM discipline. You have a strong interest in data and enjoy understanding how it connects to business processes and real-world challenges. You are analytical, curious and eager to learn. You are a real team player with strong communication skills and enjoy working with both colleagues and clients. You are fluent in Dutch and English. Nice to have: You have shown initiative and an entrepreneurial mindset alongside your studies, for example through a relevant side job, internship, active involvement in a study association or other extracurricular activities. Nice to have: Experience with Python or another high-level programming language. Ready to apply? Are you ready to kick-start your career in an innovative and impactful environment? Do our core values – Together, Joy, Curious, Can do, and Integrity – resonate with you? Our recruitment team would love to hear from you. We would be happy to receive your application. Click here to learn more about Valcon! About Valcon Ben jij klaar om jouw kennis in de praktijk te brengen en vanaf je eerste werkdag bij te dragen aan... 3 vacancies 0 events See company profile Start your career with Aureus Signup now, or login. Login Sign up

Core Responsibilities

Complete a four-week training and coaching program focused on data and AI engineering, data platform engineering, and data modeling, with additional exposure to data science, migration, visualization, and consulting. Then apply these skills on a client project, solving practical data challenges and continuing to develop with guidance from experienced colleagues.

Requirements

Applicants must have completed or be close to completing a master's degree from a research university in a technical, data-driven field such as mathematics, computer science, engineering, or a related STEM discipline. They should be fluent in Dutch and English, analytical, curious, eager to learn, collaborative, and interested in how data supports business; Python experience and relevant extracurricular initiative are advantageous.

Benefits

• Personalized Training And Development
• Mentoring
• Confidential Mental Health Support
• Bonuses
• Expense Allowances
• Company Car Or Mobility Budget
• Work-Life Balance
• Professional And Social Events