With the support of the local business community, Billund Erhverv has established an apprentice and student network across the municipality's businesses. The network increases the attraction of apprentices and students, increases well-being, creates relationships and strengthens ties to both businesses and the local area.
Your company can join if you have apprentices and students - but you can also join as a supporting member if you do not have apprentices and students.
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.
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.
They are shaken together across companies and educations, and this gives both self-confidence and new relationships. At the same time, they gain insight into what other companies are working on, and it opens their eyes to new opportunities. We can clearly see that the network strengthens both the well-being and development of our apprentices.
We have also really enjoyed the apprentice and student network at Billund Erhverv. One of our apprentices is involved, and he has really enjoyed it. I think it means a lot for young people to meet others in the same situation and get a network across companies.
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.
In addition to the basic contribution, companies pay DKK 2.000 per apprentice/student who wants to be associated with the network.
If you as a company wish to exclusively support the network without registering apprentices/students, you only pay a basic contribution of DKK 1.000 per year per company.
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 for companies that are members of Billund Erhverv.
An event sponsorship can consist of either a monetary amount or catering, tickets or other things. As an event sponsor, your company will be made visible with a logo and mention in connection with the individual 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
Mia is a business coordinator, where she participates in and manages the development and operation of the association's projects within labor, green transition, events, etc.
As an office graduate, and with several years of experience in assistant roles, she is a versatile employee who enjoys being involved in multiple processes at the same time and who does not hesitate to lend a hand where needed.
Mia has a sincere interest in all the people she meets, and she loves meeting new people and having a good and trusting dialogue.
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 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 about the target audience for the target audience – from press releases and newsletters to social media posts, website content and telling the good story.
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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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.
