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The Apprentice and Student Network at Billund Business

Young people are in high demand, with strong competition surrounding their choice of education, apprenticeships, and future employers.

Therefore, Billund Erhverv, supported by the local business community, has established an apprentice and student network across the municipality’s businesses. The initiative aims to increase the attraction of apprentices and students, foster relationships, and strengthen ties to both businesses and the local area.

Download a print-friendly PDF with all the information about the Apprentice and Student Network by clicking here.

We are part of the Apprentice and Student Network. This strengthens both our relationships with other companies and our awareness among potential employees. We can clearly see the interest, among other things through more applications.
Stig Horsted
Stansomatic A/S
The Apprentice and Student Network in Billund Business has been a fantastic experience. Not only because we have gone behind the scenes at exciting companies such as LEGO, LEGO House, Scandinavian Avionics and Travbyen, but also because we have been involved in many other exciting events such as speedway in Grindsted and Euroskills in Herning. It is fun to meet other apprentices and students, so you can start to create your own network in the Billund area.
Nicklas V. Misser
former apprentice at Scandinavian Avionics A/S

What does your company get out of participating?

  • You can use the network actively in recruiting apprentices and students
  • Your apprentices and students remain in education because you help to improve their well-being
  • You support the well-being of apprentices and students throughout our area
  • Young people will be positive ambassadors for both your company and our area during and after their education
  • Your company appears as a member of the network on e.g. website
  • Two annual events for participating companies, focusing on recruiting and retaining students, apprentices, and young employees

What do the young people get out of being involved?

  • Approx. 10 social activities annually, e.g. padel tournament, company visits and adventure parks
  • Relationships and networks both with other apprentices and students and companies
  • Input on i.a. social security funds, private finances or insurances
  • A community in our area where we stand together to create an attractive place to study, work and live
  • Knowledge and good experiences together with other apprentices and students

Partners behind the Apprenticeship and Student Network

Become part of the Apprenticeship and Student Network

Company price

Companies pay a basic contribution of DKK 1.000 per year. Registered companies can use the network for branding and participate in the two annual events aimed at companies.

Price per apprentice/student

In addition to the basic contribution, companies pay DKK 2.000 per apprentice/student who wants to be associated with the network.

Supporting member

If your company wishes to support the network exclusively, without registering apprentices or students, a basic contribution of DKK 1.000 per company per year applies.

Terms of payment

Invoices are made for the entire year in January.

Companies registering on or before the 30th of June will be invoiced for the full year. Companies registering after the 30th of June will be invoiced for half a year.

The network is only for companies that are members of Billund Business.

Registration for Apprentices and the Student Network

All you need to do is fill out the form below.
Supporting member

Members of the Apprenticeship and Student Network

You have the opportunity to become an event sponsor.

An event sponsorship can consist of a financial contribution or, for example, catering, tickets, or similar. As an event sponsor, your company will be promoted in connection with the specific event.

If you want to know more about event sponsorship, you can fill in the form on this page, after which we will contact you.

Marianne K. Thomsen
Business coordinator & Newcomer Service

Become an event sponsor

All you need to do is fill out the form below and we will contact you.

Josefine Gren Runge

Student assistant

Josefine is currently studying to become a Service and Experience Economist with a specialization in event management, where she will start a top-up in Innovation and Entrepreneurship this summer.

She primarily helps with communication tasks, including SoMe, updating the website and digital marketing. She also helps where she can, within her areas of expertise.

Josefine has extensive experience in the service and tourism industry, where she has acquired several experience-based skills - including how to best communicate to different target groups, as well as the ability to get a team to lift together. She has recently worked with PR, where she has created content for press releases, SoMe and much more.

Julie Josefine Schou Lauesen

Communication and marketing

Julie manages our communications and marketing.

She has experience in external communication, building websites and digital marketing via newsletters, social media and web content.

Julie is structured, efficient and has a sharp overview. She creates content that engages the target audience – from press releases and newsletters to social media posts, website content and telling a good story.

Marianne K. Thomsen

Business coordinator & Newcomer Service

Marianne has extensive knowledge of workforce needs, recruitment, and retention. She maintains close dialogue with our companies on connecting with students and leads our local HR network for member companies.

Marianne has daily contact with potential and new immigrants looking to settle in Billund Municipality for work. With many years of experience in both the private and public sectors, she specializes in recruitment, training, and upskilling of employees.

Marianne is available to assist companies with international recruitment, helping to convey what may not always be captured on a website or in writing to potential recruits from around the world.

Marianne Hestbech Witte

Business developer

Marianne is our strong local expert in sales, marketing, and business development within retail, tourism, and entrepreneurship. 

She brings a solid background with over 25 years of experience as a freelancer and at various agencies, where she has worked on outreach sales, retail concept development, tourism, and business development. 

You will meet Marianne daily in our startup environment and business office at Kløvermarken, where she provides guidance and support to entrepreneurs across Billund Municipality. Marianne engages with you on a personal level, quickly identifying challenges and offering clear, actionable solutions. With a sharp focus on online and graphic communication, her goal is to ensure sustainable business practices.

Paul-Erik Hensgen

Business developer

Paul-Erik holds a Master of Science in International Marketing and has many years of experience as a marketing manager in large B2B and B2C companies, including manufacturing and the tourism industry. This has provided him with strong commercial expertise. Additionally, Paul-Erik has spent 10 years as an independent consultant for SMEs.

His focus areas at Billund Business include business development, entrepreneurship, and mentor and investor networks.

Lars Gadgaard

Business developer

Lars brings a strong background in business development and a deep understanding of the business promotion system. With his commercial expertise, you can expect strategic sparring on development and growth.

He has 11 years of experience as an owner-manager and has held director-level positions in several companies.

Lars' areas of focus include business development, green and sustainable transition, digitalisation, competence development, and strategy. He is certified in various business development tools, including The Growth Wheel®.

If you need advice on developing your business, Lars is just a call away.

Marie Skov Lillelund

Director

Marie holds the leadership position in the association, setting the direction in collaboration with the board of directors, and is closely involved in the association’s daily operations and development.

She is responsible for developing the association's strategic initiatives, prioritizing dialogue and networking with members and other key partners who contribute to growth and development in Billund Municipality.

Marie has extensive experience in organizational and business development, change management, sales, strategic communication, as well as network development and facilitation.

Difference between A and B members

You become an A-member with the right to vote if your company is located in Billund Municipality.

You become a B-member without the right to vote if your company is outside Billund Municipality, but you get the same opportunities for exposure and participation in network activities and events.

Guest

Are you unsure whether a membership with Billund Business is right for you? Attend one of our upcoming events as a guest and see for yourself.

Contact us on info@billunderhverv.dk, then you can come along as a guest to an optional event if there is room.

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