The document discusses counters for learning and working (CLWs) in the Netherlands. CLWs were established to: 1) Improve coordination between education and the labor market based on regional economic issues. 2) Provide lifelong learning opportunities for employers, employees, and the unemployed in the 35 Dutch labor market regions. 3) Offer information and access to education/training, financial assistance, accreditation of prior learning, career advising, and more.