A Sky News television crew came to Den Bosch to examine how Traject op Maat (TOM) helps young people without work, education or training. The visit was linked to concern in the United Kingdom about nearly one million young people in that situation and interest in approaches used in the Netherlands. TOM focuses on personal guidance, trust and cooperation between municipalities, educational institutions and employers, helping participants identify a next step such as training, work or another form of daily activity.

The crew interviewed TOM team leader Tom Peer and participant Isis Pennings in English, and they appeared in Sky News’s morning news. Pennings said that, after difficulties including panic disorder and problems with work, TOM helped her find structure and set a goal of returning to education in a creative field. TOM also offers career interviews, citizenship, Dutch and mathematics lessons, as well as activities and games.