What is a board year?

BOARD YEAR AT ASSET | OPERATIONS & INNOVATION

Asset | Operations & Innovation is an organization run by students for students. The board consists of 5 students who run the association for a year, and each academic year, a new board is installed. By being part of the board of study association Asset | Operations & Innovation, you will develop yourself professionally and personally, gain relevant work experience, and come into contact with interesting companies in the field of your study. You will be leading teams, solving problems, and learning how to make executive decisions. Furthermore, you will also enjoy student life for another year!

A board year is the perfect combination of formal and informal activities. It is the absolute best preparation for your future career due to the fact that a board year is highly valued on your resume. Want to get that desired traineeship or job? Interested? Send us an email at info@asset-strategylogistics.nl with your CV and motivation letter! 

WHY DID THE FORMER BOARD (2022-2023) DECIDE TO DO A BOARD YEAR?

• “I want to develop skills that I will not learn during my studies in order to better prepare me for the job market.” – Tim van Asten
• “For me a board year was the perfect way to improve my social skills and enjoy my student time." - Myrthe van Slooten 
• "I wanted to do a board year because it’s a great opportunity to learn soft skills which you don’t learn in school and I am also convinced that it’s a once in a life time experience." – Simone Huitenga
• “I deciced to apply for a board year to develop myself professionally, expand my network and to gain some practical work experience!” – Myrne Schapendonk
• “I decided to do a board year to broaden my network and develop skills that you don’t learn at University.” – Luke Broeders
• ''I am doing a board year to broaden my network and get more practical experience.'' - Joep Boerkamp