Welcome Hub Agder connects new residents with everything they need to “become a local!” in Arendal and Agder.
So let us help you get comfortable. Get in touch with us if you do not find the info you need on our website.
Join us for a fun board game night. This is a prefect opportunity to play a few games and make new friends at the same time! There will be a selection of board games available, but you are welcome to bring your own. No experience with board games is required. All are welcome!
Wednesday 19th February, 18:00 - 21:00
Kopano Kafé, Torvet 9, Arendal
If you haven’t heard yet, we have moved! We are now at Kopano Cafe, Torvet 7. We're working hard to create an amazing welcome centre at the new location for both locals and internationals. So while most of our events and activities will be held at Kopano, a few may still take place at our old location at Torvgaten 7 for the time being. Thank you for your patience and support!
Coffee Connections is the go to if you're new in Agder and would like to connect with people, exchange ideas and share tips on the everyday challenges of living in a new country. Come check out our new space and share your ideas with us. We'd love to hear your input. Let’s make this new location truly amazing together!
Thursday 20th February, 10:00-12:00
Kopano Kafé, Torvet 9, 4838 Arendal
Have any questions? Need advice on how best to move forward with issues related to settling in Agder and getting a job? We've got your back! Contact us to let us know you'll be coming over. We'd love to meet and help you.
Thursdays, 10:00-12:00
Kopano Café, Torvet 9, 4838 Arendal
This weekly* Spanish Language Café is open to learners of all levels and is absolutely free. Take this opportunity to practice speaking and listening in a relaxed and informal environment.
Thursdays, 16:15-17:15
Arendal Voksenopplæring, 2nd floor, Kystveien 2, Arendal
Excited about showcasing our region? Speak other languages besides Norwegian? Enjoy telling stories to travellers from all corners of the globe? Turn your passion into a rewarding side hustle with this Tourist Guide Course starting later this month!
Looking for a job and want to fast-track your success? Our popular Job Start Course is back in March, and it’s completely FREE!
This four-day course is led by industry experts who will share insider tips, strategies, and advice to help you stand out in today's competitive job market. From resume polishing to interview mastery, you'll gain all the tools you need to land your next role.
Our Talent Hub Intro & Drop-In session is a monthly meeting for newcomers held on the third Thursday of every month. Here, newcomers are introduced to our Talent Hub programme and can sign-up to work with a specialist who can help them with their job search process.
Thursday 20th March, 12:00-14:00
Welcome Hub Agder, Torvet 9, Arendal
(new location @ Kopano Café)
Talenter i nettverk er et initiativ under vårt Talent Hub-program som hjelper nykommere med å finne sin plass og blomstre i profesjonelle og sosiale miljøer. Ved å dele nettverk, tid og ekspertise skaper vi forbindelser som fremmer tilhørighet og vekst. Finn ut hvordan du kan bli en del av dette initiativet!
Moving to a new country is both exciting and challenging, and learning the local language can make a world of difference. We are offering you the opportunity to learn Norwegian with the excellent teachers at the Arendal Adult Learning Centre in our Norwegian course for beginners.
We're looking for volunteers to make a positive impact in our community.
Joining us means more than just signing up—it's about connecting, sharing ideas, and driving change together. Come to our weekly meeting to learn about upcoming projects and get involved.
Whether you can spare a few hours or want to commit long-term, we have a place for you.
Get in touch today!
Join us for our monthly meeting to warmly welcome newcomers who have found a job and relocated to Agder! We’ll discuss the range of services we offer to help you settle in and thrive in our community. Spouses are also invited to join us for an informative session about our courses and events designed to help you find a job. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and discover valuable resources.
Thursday 6th March, 9:30-11:00
Welcome Hub Agder, Torvgaten 7, Arendal
Are you a service provider? A volunteer organisation? A special interest or non-profit organisation? Would you like to reach out to newcomers in Arendal and Agder? Then be part of WHA's network. Together we can work to connect newcomers in the area to services, events, networking opportunities and the information they need to navigate the Norwegian system.
Follow us on Facebook to get information about our upcoming events and networking opportunities.
Follow our active Facebook group for internationals, newcomers & friends in Arendal.
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