I hope you're doing well. I'm a soon-to-be graduate, receiving my diploma at the end of this month, and I'm currently navigating the job market in the field of Electronic-ICT. I have been actively searching for opportunities in the Developer (fullstack/backend/software) domains.

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Recently, I've reached an interesting point in my job search. I have been in discussions with several companies, a few of them at the 2nd or 3rd stage of the interview process. However, yesterday I received an offer from a start-up consultancy company based in Grimbergen. They have around 5-6 developers in their team.

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The unique aspect of this offer is that, as a start-up, they receive government support for certifying their new (junior) employees. This means that I would need to undergo a course via VDAB (Belgium's public employment service) which will be paid for by the company. During the certification period, which typically lasts 3-5 months depending on my progress, I would receive a monthly stipend of 1600 euros from the government, in addition to ecocheques and transportation benefits.

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The certification program includes three courses: ServiceNow (a cloud platform), ITIL, and scripting. Once I complete these certifications, I will be offered a permanent position with my employer. While the exact salary was not mentioned, the employer assured me it would not be lower than the average pay in the industry. I anticipate it to be in the range of 2300-2700 euros gross per month. Additionally, the offer includes a company car, gas card, phone, laptop, and insurance.

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I'm reaching out to the community for advice and opinions on this opportunity. As a fresh graduate, I'm looking to make a well-informed decision about my career path. What are your thoughts on the government-funded certification program and the overall package offered by the start-up? Would you consider accepting the offer in my position?

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I greatly appreciate any insights or experiences you can share. Thank you all in advance for your help.

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TL;DR: I'm a fresh graduate in Electronic-ICT and have been searching for developer roles. I received a job offer from a start-up consultancy. They offer a government-funded certification program, where I'll receive a stipend during the 3-5 month certification period. After completing the certifications, I'll be offered a permanent position with a competitive salary, benefits, and a car. I'm seeking advice on whether to accept the offer. Any thoughts or experiences are appreciated.